As the world
commemorates World Hepatitis Day, Airtel Nigeria is taking bold steps to combat
the global health challenge by equipping its employees with knowledge and
access. Reinforcing its ongoing commitment to employee wellness and public
health advocacy, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider
hosted a companywide Health Talk and announced a free hepatitis vaccination
rollout across its offices across the country.
This year’s health and
wellness theme at Airtel, “Stay Aware,
Get Tested, Vaccinated & Seek Treatment,” aligns with global efforts to
eliminate hepatitis and underscores the company’s belief that well-informed,
healthy employees are the foundation of a thriving organisation.
In collaboration with its
healthcare partner, Leadway Health, Airtel Nigeria brought together staff from
across the country for an educational session titled: “Healthy Habits, Healthy Liver: Ending Hepatitis Starts with You!” Led
by esteemed medical consultant Dr. Obioma Anomneze-Chima, the session offered
critical insights into the causes, symptoms, and prevention of hepatitis, along
with practical lifestyle habits to safeguard liver health.
In his remarks at the programme,
Airtel Nigeria CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, highlighted the company’s holistic wellbeing philosophy.
He said, “Our people are the heart of our organisation,
and when they are healthy, they bring their best selves to work. We’re not just
investing in employee performance; we’re investing in their complete wellbeing.
From mental wellness to preventive healthcare, our programmes are designed to
offer real, meaningful support.”
Speaking during the
session, Dr. Anomneze-Chima emphasised the importance of proactive prevention
and early testing, “Hepatitis doesn’t always announce itself; it
creeps in quietly and can cause lifelong complications. Conversations like this
help us catch it before it catches us. I applaud Airtel for giving its
employees not just facts, but tools and access to protect their health.”
Director,
Human Resources and Administration, Airtel Nigeria, Adebimpe Ayo-Elias, noted
that events such as the Hepatitis education and vaccination activity are a firm
part of the company’s corporate mission. “This hepatitis campaign is a reminder that corporate responsibility
goes beyond business metrics; it’s about actively participating in global
health conversations and making a difference where it counts: among our people,”
she added.
To sustain the impact of
the educational talk, Airtel Nigeria is launching a free hepatitis vaccination
programme across its premises, allowing employees nationwide to get vaccinated
on-site with ease. This initiative reflects the company’s human-first approach
to workforce wellness—prioritising both immediate care and long-term health
security.
With this initiative,
Airtel Nigeria once again demonstrates its leadership in advancing workplace
wellness and health advocacy in the corporate sector. From supporting mental
health through its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to promoting physical
wellbeing with preventive screenings and vaccinations, Airtel is setting the
standard for what it means to truly care for its workforce.
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