Insights : Relieving Stress and Building Resilience for Public Health Professionals

Date: Wednesday, 28th January 2026

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (WAT)

As we step into the new year, we’re starting with a conversation that matters deeply to those who spend their lives caring for others;  Public Health Professionals.

Every day, health workers advise patients to rest, manage stress, and protect their well-being. Yet, overwhelming workloads, high-pressure environments, and constant exposure to crisis often make it difficult to practice that same advice themselves.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than a billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition  and this includes medical professionals who operate under extremely challenging conditions. In Nigeria, for instance, the doctor-to-patient ratio stands at 1:9,083, far below the WHO recommendation of 1 doctor to 600 patients or 10 doctors per 10,000 people, as reported by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors.

As healthcare professionals kick off 2026 with renewed vigor to protect lives and advance universal health coverage, the first edition of the Insights Webinar will focus on practical strategies to relieve stress and strengthen resilience among public health professionals and the broader healthcare community.