This year, her dedication earned her significant recognition, as she was selected for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship, run by the US Department of State, where she was placed under the Public Management Track at Syracuse University, in the state of New York.
She says the disease’s continual prevalence in rural areas motivated her to specialise her efforts towards diabetes care and prevention, aiming to create solutions that are accessible, culturally appropriate, and impactful.
Haniifah herself has been actively involved in community work for six years within various non-profit organisations dedicated to the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and infectious diseases.
Diabetes in Togo is an increasing public health concern, with prevalence rates rising both in urban and rural areas, affecting about 4-6% of the population nationally.
While urban centres see higher diagnosed cases due to better healthcare access, in rural areas cases are often underdiagnosed due to limited awareness and healthcare provision, leading to more complications.
Many people in rural settings lack awareness about diabetes symptoms and management, leading to complications that could be prevented with early intervention. “This disparity highlights the urgent need for tailored education and healthcare delivery innovations in these underserved areas.
So my first target are the population of Aneho and Lome,” she says.
How the innovation worksOuro-Nile says the app she is developing will offer educational content and personalised tips adapted to local diets and lifestyles and many other features with intuitive interfaces.
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