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Precious Baba (Birth Name: Precious Veronica Baba) born October 14th 1997 is a Ghanaian American Malaria and Public Health activist. She has a degree in criminal justice from the [[University of Massachusetts]] and a certificate in Law Enforcement from [[Quinsigamond Community College]]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Staff |title=QCC Dean's List Fall 2018 |url=https://www.telegram.com/story/news/education/campus/2019/01/09/education-notes-qcc-deans-list-fall-2018/6350071007/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=The Worcester Telegram & Gazette |language=en-US}}</ref> She also studied for a masters degree in epidemiology at the [[University of Nebraska Medical Center]] but did not graduate. On the 27th and 28th of May 2024, she organized a cleanup exercise in collaboration with the [[Kampala Capital City Authority]] in the Busia and Kimwanyi zones of the [[Katanga]] community. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=NELSON MANDELA {{!}} PML Daily |date=2024-06-05 |title=American student cleans up Katanga slum in fight against malaria |url=https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2024/06/american-student-cleans-up-katanga-slum-in-fight-against-malaria.html |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=PML Daily |language=en-US}}</ref> She highlighted the importance of cleanliness and strategies to mitigate malaria. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-27 |title=Precious Baba Foundation kigogodde ekitundu kya Katanga okulwanyisa endwadde – abatalina mwasirizi badduukiriddwa |url=https://cbsfm.ug/precious-baba-foundation-kigogodde-ekitundu-kya-katanga-okulwanyisa-endwadde-abatalina-mwasirizi-badduukiriddwa/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=CBS FM |language=en-US}}</ref>In addition, she donated mosquito nets, repellents, and sanitary pads to the community. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Guest |date=2024-05-14 |title=Malaria in Uganda: Challenges and Interventions in Katanga and Kirimanya communities |url=https://eagle.co.ug/2024/05/14/malaria-in-uganda-challenges-and-interventions-in-katanga-and-kirimanya-communities/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Eagle Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>The event was covered by numerous media outlets, including [[Bukedde TV]], [[New Vision]], [[PML Daily]], [[Observer newspaper]], [[Top TV]], [[Salt TV]] and [[CBS FM Buganda]]. On June 7th 2024, she organized another cleanup exercise in the [[zana]] and [[Kirimanyaga]] communities of Uganda. <ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |first=N. P. |date=2024-06-11 |title=Precious Baba Targets Uganda for Malaria Prevention Campaign |url=https://nilepost.co.ug/news/203179/precious-baba-targets-uganda-for-malaria-prevention-campaign |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Nilepost News |language=en}}</ref>She hoped that this exercise will reduce pollution, eliminate waste and reduce hazards that could harm human health. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-11 |title=Precious Baba, a dedicated public health advocate has launched a significant malaria prevention campaign in Uganda, a country heavily affected by this disease – BigEye.UG |url=https://bigeye.ug/precious-baba-a-dedicated-public-health-advocate-has-launched-a-significant-malaria-prevention-campaign-in-uganda-a-country-heavily-affected-by-this-disease/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |language=en-US}}</ref> [[New Vision]], [[Nile Post]] and [[NBS Television]] were among the few media houses who covered this event. <ref>{{Cite web |title=American student in drive to end malaria in Uganda |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_189680 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=New Vision |language=en}}</ref>
Precious Baba (Birth Name: Precious Veronica Baba) born October 14th 1997 is a Ghanaian American Malaria and Public Health activist. She has a degree in criminal justice from the [[University of Massachusetts]] and a certificate in Law Enforcement from [[Quinsigamond Community College]]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Staff |title=QCC Dean's List Fall 2018 |url=https://www.telegram.com/story/news/education/campus/2019/01/09/education-notes-qcc-deans-list-fall-2018/6350071007/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=The Worcester Telegram & Gazette |language=en-US}}</ref> She also studied for a masters degree in epidemiology at the [[University of Nebraska Medical Center]] but did not graduate. On the 27th and 28th of May 2024, she organized a cleanup exercise in collaboration with the [[Kampala Capital City Authority]] in the Busia and Kimwanyi zones of the [[Katanga]] community. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=NELSON MANDELA {{!}} PML Daily |date=2024-06-05 |title=American student cleans up Katanga slum in fight against malaria |url=https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2024/06/american-student-cleans-up-katanga-slum-in-fight-against-malaria.html |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=PML Daily |language=en-US}}</ref> She highlighted the importance of cleanliness and strategies to mitigate malaria. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-27 |title=Precious Baba Foundation kigogodde ekitundu kya Katanga okulwanyisa endwadde – abatalina mwasirizi badduukiriddwa |url=https://cbsfm.ug/precious-baba-foundation-kigogodde-ekitundu-kya-katanga-okulwanyisa-endwadde-abatalina-mwasirizi-badduukiriddwa/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=CBS FM |language=en-US}}</ref>In addition, she donated mosquito nets, repellents, and sanitary pads to the community. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Guest |date=2024-05-14 |title=Malaria in Uganda: Challenges and Interventions in Katanga and Kirimanya communities |url=https://eagle.co.ug/2024/05/14/malaria-in-uganda-challenges-and-interventions-in-katanga-and-kirimanya-communities/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Eagle Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>The event was covered by numerous media outlets, including [[Bukedde TV]], [[New Vision]], [[PML Daily]], [[Observer newspaper]], [[Top TV]], [[Salt TV]] and [[CBS FM Buganda]]. On June 7th 2024, she organized another cleanup exercise in the [[zana]] and [[Kirimanyaga]] communities of Uganda in collaboration with community leaders and students of [[Zana parents school]]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |first=N. P. |date=2024-06-11 |title=Precious Baba Targets Uganda for Malaria Prevention Campaign |url=https://nilepost.co.ug/news/203179/precious-baba-targets-uganda-for-malaria-prevention-campaign |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Nilepost News |language=en}}</ref>She hoped that this exercise will reduce pollution, eliminate waste and reduce hazards that could harm human health. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-11 |title=Precious Baba, a dedicated public health advocate has launched a significant malaria prevention campaign in Uganda, a country heavily affected by this disease – BigEye.UG |url=https://bigeye.ug/precious-baba-a-dedicated-public-health-advocate-has-launched-a-significant-malaria-prevention-campaign-in-uganda-a-country-heavily-affected-by-this-disease/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |language=en-US}}</ref> [[New Vision]], [[Nile Post]] and [[NBS Television]] were among the few media houses who covered this event. <ref>{{Cite web |title=American student in drive to end malaria in Uganda |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_189680 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=New Vision |language=en}}</ref>


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Revision as of 09:44, 13 June 2024


Precious Baba (Birth Name: Precious Veronica Baba) born October 14th 1997 is a Ghanaian American Malaria and Public Health activist. She has a degree in criminal justice from the University of Massachusetts and a certificate in Law Enforcement from Quinsigamond Community College. [1] She also studied for a masters degree in epidemiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center but did not graduate. On the 27th and 28th of May 2024, she organized a cleanup exercise in collaboration with the Kampala Capital City Authority in the Busia and Kimwanyi zones of the Katanga community. [2] She highlighted the importance of cleanliness and strategies to mitigate malaria. [3]In addition, she donated mosquito nets, repellents, and sanitary pads to the community. [4]The event was covered by numerous media outlets, including Bukedde TV, New Vision, PML Daily, Observer newspaper, Top TV, Salt TV and CBS FM Buganda. On June 7th 2024, she organized another cleanup exercise in the zana and Kirimanyaga communities of Uganda in collaboration with community leaders and students of Zana parents school. [5]She hoped that this exercise will reduce pollution, eliminate waste and reduce hazards that could harm human health. [6] New Vision, Nile Post and NBS Television were among the few media houses who covered this event. [7]

References

  1. ^ Writer, Staff. "QCC Dean's List Fall 2018". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  2. ^ Reporter, NELSON MANDELA | PML Daily (2024-06-05). "American student cleans up Katanga slum in fight against malaria". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ "Precious Baba Foundation kigogodde ekitundu kya Katanga okulwanyisa endwadde – abatalina mwasirizi badduukiriddwa". CBS FM. 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ^ Writer, Guest (2024-05-14). "Malaria in Uganda: Challenges and Interventions in Katanga and Kirimanya communities". Eagle Online. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  5. ^ admin, N. P. (2024-06-11). "Precious Baba Targets Uganda for Malaria Prevention Campaign". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  6. ^ "Precious Baba, a dedicated public health advocate has launched a significant malaria prevention campaign in Uganda, a country heavily affected by this disease – BigEye.UG". 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  7. ^ "American student in drive to end malaria in Uganda". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-06-13.