One of the leading telecommunications and digital service providers in the country, Airtel Nigeria, has taken its commitment to employee wellness and public health advocacy higher with the unveiling of 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.
Recently, as part of activities to commemorate World Hepatitis Day, the company, in a bold step to combat the global health challenge by equipping its employees with knowledge and access, held a companywide Health Talk.
In collaboration with its healthcare partner, Leadway Health, the network provider brought together staff from across the country for an educational session titled Healthy Habits, Healthy Liver: Ending Hepatitis Starts with You!
Led by an 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.
Dr Anomneze-Chima emphasised the importance of proactive prevention and early testing, stressing, “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.”
This year’s health and wellness theme at Airtel, Stay Aware, Get Tested, Vaccinated and 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.
“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,” the chief executive of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Dinesh Balsingh, said.
Also the Director of Human Resources and Administration at Airtel Nigeria, Ms 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.