Combacting Cervical Cancer: HEIA and CHRI Held HPV Awareness on Campus

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        Adedeji Fawaz & Abiola Iyelomo

In a bid to protect young women from cervical cancer, the Health Equity Initiative Africa (HEIA) Society, in partnership with the Campus Health Rights Initiative (CHRI), OAU, has launched a human papillomavirus (HPV) sensitisation campaign on the Obafemi Awolowo University campus.

The initiative aims to improve students’ health outcomes and reduce the burden of cervical cancer.

The awareness campaign, held on Friday, June 26, was spearheaded by Fumilayo Shopade. It sought to educate students on the importance of preventive healthcare, particularly regarding HPV and its link to cervical cancer.

Fumilayo Shopade, a 400-level medical student and founder of HEIA, stated that the organisation is committed to enlightening students about HPV and promoting preventive measures, including accessible screening at a subsidised fee of ₦500 for consumables.

“It was born out of a desire to advance equitable healthcare across Africa through community action and policy innovation. Our goal is to make affordable, quality healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of socio-economic status, age, or geographical location,” she said.

Barakat Onifade, a 500-level Pharmacy student and President of HEIA, highlighted the role of digital tools in expanding access to healthcare. She noted that the organisation is promoting a mobile application, Brave Heart, developed by their parent body, Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN), to support students’ mental health.

“We are also conducting sensitisation in halls of residence on July 4 to raise awareness about mental health. The Brave Heart app is designed to support students throughout their mental health journey, and we encourage them to download and engage with it,” she said.

Fisayomi Adebowale, a final-year medical student and Executive Coordinator of CHRI, commended the initiative, describing it as a significant step toward improving student health through collaborative efforts.

“It is encouraging to see young people making impactful contributions with limited resources. Collaboration remains essential in achieving meaningful health outcomes,” she said.

CHRI also announced a forthcoming flagship event—the Campus Health Fair and Forum—scheduled for July 15 and 16, 2026. The event, according to them will feature participation from various health organisations, including IAAC, CODI, and MSI Reproductive Choices, offering a wide range of health services to over 35,000 students of Obafemi Awolowo University.

The organisers urged students and campus organisations to take advantage of the free health services provided and actively participate in the programme to safeguard their health and prevent diseases such as cervical cancer.

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