In its bid to constructively engage children and young adults during the holiday, the Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, YEDI, has sensitized over 4,000 students about prevention of endemic diseases such as malaria and HIV.
They were also empowered with knowledge on healthy habits and life management skills. Speaking at the camp in Lagos, YEDI's Executive Director, Anu Ishola, said the programme which targeted students aged between 11 and 18 was aimed at inculcating in them healthy habits.
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