Prior studies have demonstrated that immigrants from non-Western countries in Norway have higher rates of ill-health than the remaining population. As civic engagement is considered to be a crucial determinant in health and well-being of elderly people, increasing the levels of civic engagement of African immigrants has beneficial effect on the elderly population. African Health has implemented a project funded by health directorate to increase civic participation of elderly African immigrants.
- In 2023 – 2025, the African Health and Social Development Organization is proud to launch a Sexual Health Campaign in collaboration with African community Organizations in Norway. The main aim of the campaign is to promote sexual health, the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted Diseases; use of condoms together with early testing of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Sexual health is indeed part of a healthy body. The main objectives of this campaign are to;
- Create awareness and increase knowledge on sexual health
- Increase peoples’ knowledge on safe sex and the use of contraceptive methods, and condoms for the prevention of unwanted\unintended pregnancies and STDs
- Encourage people to get tested early and regularly