DRASA Celebrates 10 Years of Impact, Unveils Vision for Next Decade

Sunday Ehigiator

The Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust is marking its 10th anniversary this month with a grand celebration themed ‘A Decade of Impact: Bold Vision for the Future’.

In a statement from the organisation, the event, scheduled to be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Abuja, will celebrate a decade of advancing public health, building resilient communities, and honouring the enduring legacy of Nigeria’s Ebola heroine, Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh.

Founded in 2015 to immortalise the courageous physician who stopped the spread of Ebola in Nigeria, DRASA Health Trust has evolved into one of the country’s leading public health organisations, working with government, private sector, international partners, and civil society to prevent infections and strengthen health systems nationwide.

The anniversary event will bring together top government officials, development partners, business leaders, health professionals, community influencers, and DRASA’s network of youth Health Champions from across Nigeria.

Highlights of the celebration include – “the premiere of a 10-minute documentary chronicling DRASA’s decade-long journey from grassroots initiatives to national influence; an immersive digital “Impact Showroom,” showcasing the organization’s milestones, stories, and impact data through interactive online exhibits.

Others include, “TED-style conversations and lightning testimonials from health workers, community champions, donors, and policymakers whose work has been transformed by DRASA; The launch of DRASA’s Endowment Fund, designed to secure long-term sustainability for Nigeria’s health security and emergency response systems.

“Over the past decade, DRASA has achieved remarkable milestones in strengthening Nigeria’s public health architecture. Its impact includes: 96,858 Health Champions trained and empowered to promote hygiene, sanitation, and disease detection in vulnerable communities.

“15,796 health workers equipped to deliver safe and quality healthcare; 28 public health policies developed or reviewed at national and subnational levels; 13 emergency response systems established at major points of entry; airports, seaports, and land borders; 6 cross-border health forums created between Nigerian officials and neighboring countries, and 31,845 units of PPE distributed to frontline health facilities,” the statement read.

Speaking on the milestone, Managing Director of DRASA Health Trust, Mrs. Niniola Williams, said the anniversary marks both reflection and renewal.

“This 10th anniversary is not just a celebration of our journey; it is a recommitment to the vision that inspired our founding: courage in the face of crisis, and the determination to prevent infection and protect health,” she said. “The next decade is about scaling our impact, leveraging innovation, and ensuring no community is left behind.”

The celebration will feature storytelling sessions, video retrospectives, high-level panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire collective action for a healthier Nigeria.