Center for Healthcare Education,Research and Innovation - CHERI

13/06/2025

🌍✨ Trending in Global Health: Digital Health & Preventive Care for School Children ✨📱🏥

At C.H.E.R.I. (Center for Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation), we are proud to be ahead of the curve in bringing innovative solutions to protect the health of Liberia’s future—our children. 💙

📊 Why It Matters:
Around the world, schools are becoming key entry points for preventive healthcare—screening, early diagnosis, and health education. Combined with digital health tools, like our very own ownUrHealth app, we’re making it easier than ever to track health trends, deliver care, and involve parents in real-time.

🚸 Through our School Health Program, thousands of students are:
✅ Screened for common and preventable illnesses
✅ Educated on hygiene, nutrition, and healthy habits
✅ Supported through digital health records and reminders
✅ Linked to care and treatment when needed

Along with our partners from the Orange Foundation, C.H.E.R.I. is bridging health and technology to ensure no child is left behind in access to care.

Let’s build a Liberia where healthy students = smarter futures! 🌟

11/06/2025

🌟 No One Left Behind! 🌟
C.H.E.R.I., with support from the Jewel Starfish Foundation, successfully conducted a Training of Trainers program in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) for students and alumni of the Christian Association of the Blind (CAB).

This inclusive training empowered visually impaired youth with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to educate their peers on critical SRH topics—because every young person, regardless of ability, deserves access to life-saving information.

💡 The sessions were interactive, engaging, and tailored for the blind and visually impaired, covering:
✅ My Body, my Rights
✅ HIV/AIDS prevention and care
✅ Understanding and preventing pregnancy
✅You can get money without giving something

The training was based on the UNFPA’s Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health manual.

We extend heartfelt thanks to Mr. Beyan Kota, President of CAB, for his unwavering support, and to all our determined trainees, who are now equipped to lead SRH discussions in their communities. 🙌🏾

💬 “We are not just training the blind—we are empowering educators, leaders, and change-makers.” – CHERI Team


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28/05/2025

Happy World Menstrual Health Day!

22/05/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Today marks a major milestone as C.H.E.R.I. (Center for Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation) officially kicks off the School Health Program in partnership with the Orange Foundation - Liberia! 🇱🇷📚🩺

Through this partnership, we are scaling up health screenings to reach 15 schools across Montserrado, Bomi, Margibi, and Grand Bassa counties! 💪🏾

This program provides:
✅ Free health screenings for students
✅ Health education and early detection of illnesses
✅ Referrals for follow-up care
✅ A stronger foundation for healthier, more focused learners

We are grateful to the Orange Foundation - Liberia for championing child health and education in Liberia. Together, we are building a healthier future—one student at a time. 💙👩🏽‍⚕️📖

16/05/2025

Our children, our future!

15/05/2025

CHERI School Health Program 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺Mentorship Matters

“Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded.” – Jess Lair

At CHERI, we believe that health isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, social, and mental too. One of the greatest gifts we can give a child is guidance through mentorship.

When caring adults step in to mentor a child — whether as a teacher, nurse, coach, community leader, or neighbor — they help shape a life, ignite potential, and build resilience.

That’s why our school health program invites leaders from all walks of life — health, business, education, government, and faith communities — to take a child under their wing.

Mentorship helps children:
• Build self-confidence
• Make healthy life choices
• Develop career dreams
• Stay away from harmful behaviors
• Feel seen, heard, and supported

If you’ve succeeded in your field, consider mentoring a child today. Your story, your support, and your presence can change a life — and in doing so, change our world.

08/05/2025

Helping Students Understand and Manage Anxiety

At the C.H.E.R.I. School Health Program, we care about the whole well-being of our students—including their mental health. One common challenge many students face is anxiety.

But what is anxiety? According to UNICEF, anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or unease that can be mild or severe. It's a normal part of life, but when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can affect a child's ability to learn, play, and connect with others.

Common signs of anxiety in children may include:

🌺Trouble concentrating
🌺Sleeping difficulties
🌺Quick to anger or frustration
🌺Stomachaches or headaches
🌺Avoiding certain situations (like school or social events)

What can parents, teachers, and caregivers do?

Talk openly about feelings and listen without judgment.
Help children build coping skills like deep breathing and mindfulness.
Seek professional help if anxiety interferes with daily life.
At C.H.E.R.I., we are committed to early identification, open conversations, and supportive resources to help students thrive—mentally and physically.

Let’s work together to create safe and supportive spaces where every child can feel confident and calm.

Reference: UNICEF Parenting. (2022). What is anxiety? Retrieved from https://www.unicef.org/parenting/mental-health/what-is-anxiety

Feelings of anxiety among children are preventable and treatable

06/05/2025

Protect Our Students: Prevention is Power!

The latest Liberia Disease Surveillance Report (Epi-Week 15, 2025) from our Public Health Institute reveals alarming numbers:
• Measles: 68 new suspected cases reported in 9 counties, with children under 5 most affected.
• Cholera: 15 new suspected cases from Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties.
• Lassa fever: 3 confirmed cases reported in Nimba County, including 1 death.

These illnesses are preventable—but only if we act early.

At C.H.E.R.I., we believe prevention starts at school and in every household:
• Ensure children are fully vaccinated against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Practice good hygiene: regular handwashing with soap protects against cholera and many other infections.
• Keep food and water clean and covered to reduce disease transmission;keep your surroundings clean!
• Seek immediate medical care for fever, rash, or unusual bleeding.

We are committed to empowering schools and families with health education, screenings, and preventive care. Let’s work together to keep our communities healthy and safe!

Prevention is cheaper—and stronger—than cure.