31/01/2026
Markets are central to daily life in Makoko, particularly for traders whose livelihoods depend on uninterrupted work. Health interventions must adapt to these realities to be effective.
As part of preparatory activities for our project,’Bridging CRC Gaps: Strengthening Awareness, Screening and Referral’, sponsored by ,our project team conducted formal community entry in Makoko through engagement with market leadership.
Official letters were delivered to the Market Women Leader (Iya Oloja) to initiate collaboration and coordination for the outreach.
This intervention is designed to reduce access barriers and minimize income loss while promoting early detection.