The USAID Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health (YPE4AH) and the Lagos State Government have emphasized the need to improve the health and well-being of out-of-school youth in urban slums. Speaking during the launch of the USAID YPE4AH TEENSMATA tagged “Shine Well Well” campaign in Lagos, USAID YPE4AH Party leader Boladale Akin-Kolapo emphasized the need to improve youth’s skills for healthy living and planning for the future. Akin-Kolapo, represented by Daini Babajide, added that promoting a favorable social and political environment for youth health and development is paramount to achieving a healthy community. USAID YPE4AH is a five-year (May 2020 – May 2025) program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “At the community level, the campaign will work towards training healthcare providers within the ecosystem to provide youth-friendly advice and services.

Source: The Guardian July 25, 2022 03:15 UTC