2. INTRODUCTION
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
OBJECTIVE
CONCEPT OF REGENERATIVE HEALTH AND
NUTRITION
INTERVENTIONS
ACHIEVEMENTS
CHALLENGES
WAY FORWARD
CONCLUSION
3. • RHN connotes the attainment of
optimal physical and mental
wellbeing through the adoption of
a holistic lifestyle that strengthens
the immune system of the body,
renew the body and mind and thus
prevent diseases,
PRESENTED BY: DR.J.O. AWOYINFA
4. To reduce the risk of occurrence of
diseases and disorders for
individuals, households and
communities so as to be able to
contribute to the development of a
healthier and productive
population that can create wealth
for itself and the country.
8. Poor Nutrition
- Poor eating habits(fatty, salty and sugary
foods)
Poor Physical Activity
- Little or no exercise ( students, lecturers
and non teaching staff of tertiary
institutions, traders, office workers etc.)
- Sedentary lifestyles
Poor Environmental Sanitation
9. • Poor Education/ Lack of Awareness
• Over-medicalization of our health system
• Urbanization is catching up everywhere
• Overall result is that about 30% of our adult
population are dying from Non-Communicable
diseases annually As a result of drug ABUSE,
-We loose vital population/workforce
- Loose productivity and national Income
- make the National Insurance unsustainable
10. Healthy Diet
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not
defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat,
nor with the wine which he drank” Dan 1:8 NKJV
Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables
Drinking more water
Reducing salt intake
Reducing dietary in-take of saturated fats and oils
Reducing meat intake
Reducing or eliminating alcohol intake
Reducing or eliminating smoking
PRESENTED BY. DR. J.O. AWOYINFA
18. Initiate and facilitate a process of learning and
sharing information and skills that encourage
individuals and communities to understand and
adopt behaviors that lead to healthier longer
lives.
Primary Target
Primary targets: individuals, families,
households, peer groups and institutions
Tertiary targets: district, regional and national
level institutions and organization
19. Water is Drug/Medicine
Fruits and Vegetables are Medicine/Drugs
Exercise is Medicine/Drug
Rest is Medicine/Drug
Cleanliness is Medicine/Drug
Food is Medicine/Drug
Todays;BRAIN STORMING QUESTION;
What Is Drug And What is Medicine?
20. Changing behavior involves more than providing
targeted messages.
To sustain behavior change at individual and
community levels, it is important to provide
enabling environments and support and mediate
new ideas and practices.
Thus, providing legal framework, social support,
community development and development of
policy recommendations.
21. Intentional transfer of knowledge, skills and
resources from one person or group to the other
Involves the following stakeholders: Agencies of
Ministry of Health, MOE (schools, colleges,
universities, second cycle), agric sector, local
government sector, industries and food
manufacturing companies, NGO, Traditional
Authorities, Restaurant and Hotels, chop bars,
Religious bodies, traders etc.
22. To collaborate with stakeholders in public and
private sectors and from lay communities to
support and strengthen the RHN agenda
The collaboration will target:
- Mobilization of resources(financial, human and
material)
-Establishment of social movement in schools and
communities across the country to change health
behavior
- Working with advocacy groups e.g. NGOs,
Politicians, Keep Fit Clubs, Teachers
23. Policy and Planning
Policy Development
• Policy document produced
• RHNP strategic plan exist
• RHN forms the basis for the development
of the MOu’s five year POW(2010-13)
• Developed Dietary and Physical Activity
Guidelines
• RHN Textbook for tertiary institutions
RESENTED BY: DR. J.O .AWOYINFA
24. Capacity Development and Training
• Successfully conducted training in 14 pilot
district
• Trained all health educators in NHS
• Trained all catering officers and hospital
matrons in NHS
• Trained all district staff representatives of NHS
• Have developed and training manuals for nation
wide trainings for the past 4 years.
25. Capacity Development and Training
Trained reps of all community radio stations in
Nigeria,
Trained members of Nigeria Writers
Association/ Nigeria Publishers Association
Trained Staff using new and current health
education syllabus
Trained; chop bar operators, hair dressers,
market traders, market preachers etc
26. Inter Sect oral Actions
• Nigeria School Feeding Programme has incorporated RHN
into its Strategic Plan
• Children are fed on regent diet (Fruits and Vegetables)
• Orientation for SHEP coordinators from 4 regions on
Regent and application to school children.
• Working with NGO’s and Civil Society Groups to provide
orientation to the general public
• Working with the Food and Drugs Board on food safety
and Nutrition.
• Working with the private sector on environmental
sanitation
• Working with institution for inclusion of RHN in school
and Universities syllabus
PRESENTED BY: DR.J.O.AWOYINFA
27. Service Provision
Initiated and influenced the process for the
construction of a ‘Regen’ centres by private
organization
Carry on free health screening at public
gatherings (Kwahu Easter, Policy Fair,
Wellness Exhibition etc)
PRESENTED BY: DR. J.O. AWOYINFA
28. • Commitment of institution on
RHN is a limiting factor.
• The provision of potable water,
sanitation and clean markets, use
of fertilizers and other chemicals
to grow fruits and vegetables is a
major problem etc.
PPRESENTED BY. DR J.O. AWOYINFA
29. • Continue with the Capacity Development and
Communication component of the programme
• The project should continue to use MDAs,
Tertiary and Training institutions for getting
to communities/schools.
• There should be massive communication
Campaign in all regions and districts to drive
the message to the people.
• More NGO’s and Civil Society groups must be
encouraged to participate in the program.
PRESENTED BY: DR. J.O.AWOYINFA
30. THE ROAD IS ROUGH
THE JOURNEY IS
FAR
BUT
YES!!!!!
WE CAN MAKE IT
