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In January 2024, Nancy Yakubu, a dedicated Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) in Shiroro local government area (LGA), made a heart-wrenching decision. After narrowly escaping an ambush by terrorists on the road to Zumba within Shiroro, the health workers sought a transfer to the ostensibly safer Gwada Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) within Shiroro. Her journey along the perilous Gwada-Zaumba route had become too hazardous due to the broader security crisis engulfing Niger State. “I decided to transfer my service elsewhere, when I was returning from work one day bandits attacked us (commuters) on the road. The attack was close to…

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Helmets have long been recognized as a vital tool in the fight against head injuries. From cycling and motorcycling to sports and construction work, helmets are fundamental in preventing traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, and fatalities. The importance of helmet use is well-documented, with substantial evidence supporting their effectiveness in saving lives. According to a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, implementing proven road safety interventions, including helmet use, can prevent between 25 per cent and 40 per cent of all deaths from road traffic injuries worldwide. Specifically, increased motorcycle helmet use could prevent over 50,000…

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