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A health summit was held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), to break the silence on sexual and reproductive health while promoting intimate wellness and healthcare. The summit, titled “Intimate Wellness: Nurturing Love, Pleasure, and Health,” was organized by HACEY Health Initiative’s SRHR Champions in collaboration with the FUOYE Student Union Government (FUOYESUG). Over 1,000 students benefited from the event, which provided a platform for discussions on sensitive topics such as relationships, hygiene, consent, safe sex, and self-care.
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The Welfare Director of FUOYESUG, Owolabi Aduragbemi, emphasized the importance of building a generation that is confident, informed, and responsible. “We want to build a generation that is confident, informed, and responsible. Many can’t access information on hygiene and sexual health. Through consultations and health screenings, we are changing that narrative,” Aduragbemi said. The summit included free health screenings for blood pressure, HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis B, conducted by licensed medical personnel.
HACEY Programme Officer, Tolulope Adewemimo, highlighted the significance of self-care in building self-esteem. “Self-care is the foundation of hygiene and confidence. When we take time to nurture ourselves, we strengthen our self-esteem and overall well-being,” Adewemimo said. The summit featured interactive workshops and expert-led discussions that encouraged students to challenge common myths surrounding sexual health.
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Medical sociologists at the event noted that many young people continue to receive inaccurate information about sex and reproductive health, exposing them to unnecessary risks. Participants received educational materials and were invited to join a peer-led network to continue conversations and drive change beyond the summit.
The summit gave students a voice and empowered them to take their health seriously. “This summit gave us a voice. We now know it’s okay to ask questions and take our health seriously,” one attendee said. The organizers expressed optimism that with sustained efforts, more campuses across the country can adopt similar models to promote a healthier, better-informed generation
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