Build a World Where All Youth Are Safe, Strong & Valued
Who We Are
Health Messenger International (HMI) is a Health Advocacy and Policy Research organisation working with key stakeholders including government, civil society groups and the private sector to promote responsiveness, accountability and equity in the health system to assure access and quality to all especially the vulnerable.
HMI was incorporated in 2020 with the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) with Reg No. CG177112015 to provide a range of quality humanitarian services in the health sector.
What We Do
— Community Outreach
1. Health education workshops: Conducting workshops on various health topics such as nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and reproductive health.2. Free or low-cost health screenings: Providing access to screenings for common health issues like blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS.
2. Mobile clinics: Bringing medical services directly to underserved communities, offering basic medical care and health assessments.
3. Community health fairs: Organizing events where community members can access information, resources, and services related to health and wellness.
—Research & Policy Analysis
- Identifying the critical health issues: Understanding the current health needs and challenges within the community or region the NGO serves is essential. This can involve conducting surveys, interviews, and data analysis to determine the most pressing health concerns.
- Researching best practices and interventions: Once the health issues are identified, researching evidence-based interventions and best practices is crucial. This can involve reviewing academic literature, evaluating successful programs in similar contexts, and consulting with experts in the field.
- Assessing policy implications: Analyzing existing health policies and their impact on the targeted population is important. Identifying gaps and areas for improvement in current policies can help shape advocacy efforts and influence decision-making at the local, national, or international level.
—Advocacy
- Health policy and legislation: Advocating for policies and legislation that support public health initiatives, access to healthcare, and the rights of marginalized populations.
- Funding and resource allocation: Advocating for increased funding for health programs, equitable distribution of resources, and sustainable financing mechanisms for healthcare services.
- Health education and awareness: Advocating for public health education campaigns, awareness programs, and initiatives to promote preventive healthcare practices and healthy behaviors.
- Access to healthcare: Advocating for improved access to healthcare services, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations, and addressing barriers to healthcare access.
—CONSULTANCY SERVICES
- Social and behavioural change communication
- Disease surveillance and outbreak response
- Health systems financing, including the development of national health insurance schemes
- Supply chain management for health commodities, including medicines and vaccines
- Gender and health, including gender-sensitive program design and implementation
- Health and nutrition, including interventions to reduce malnutrition
- Disability and health, including programs to improve access to health services for people with disabilities and other community health challenges.