Organisation in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Transforming Lives Through Innovation and Care
At the Healthy Start Initiative, we are dedicated to creating impactful solutions for children with or at risk of developmental disabilities. From pioneering research projects and community-based interventions to global advocacy and education, our work focuses on driving sustainable change in healthcare and early childhood development. By addressing critical challenges and fostering inclusive growth, we strive to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a better future.
Conceptual Framework
Guided by the evidence from findings under the extensive research work of its chief promoter, the Centre is currently engaged in addressing prominent risk factors associated with early childhood disabilities such as severe and poorly treated neonatal jaundice and cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Research Projects
F.S.P.T
The Centre through Dr. Olusanya is presently pioneering the use of specially-filtered sunlight as phototherapy treatment for severe neonatal jaundice in collaboration with a team of scientists in the USA. This novel treatment will be widely promoted in rural and urban areas where conventional phototherapy facilities are currently not available or functional as a result of incessant power outage.
Research Projects
Two Color Icterometer
The Centre through Dr. Olusanya is presently pioneering the use of specially-filtered sunlight as phototherapy treatment for severe neonatal jaundice in collaboration with a team of scientists in the USA. This novel treatment will be widely promoted in rural and urban areas where conventional phototherapy facilities are currently not available or functional as a result of incessant power outage.
Research Projects
Educational Services
As part of its educational services, the Centre provides technical support to two rehabilitation centres for hearing-impaired children to facilitate their mainstreaming into regular schools. It also organises on-site and offsite training for service providers for hearing-impaired children including medical students, nurses, ENT residents and special needs teachers.
Community Engagement
School Services
As part of its educational services, the Centre provides technical support to two rehabilitation centres for hearing-impaired children to facilitate their mainstreaming into regular schools. It also organises on-site and offsite training for service providers for hearing-impaired children including medical students, nurses, ENT residents and special needs teachers.
Community Engagement
Supporting Deaf Children
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Community Engagement
A Visual Journey Through Our Impact
Discover the moments, projects, and initiatives that define our mission to transform lives and inspire change.
