07/07/2026
06-07-2026
CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop: Understanding The Impact Of The Heat Stress on Kidney Health Among Outdoor Construction Workers in Nigeria
Themed - "CoolKidneys: Beat the Heat, Save Your Kidneys"
Spending time with critical thinkers and Builders of Africa's future will continually be a source of delight to me.
Expert Talks were given by various Professionals.
Dr Muzamil Hassan from the Health Sector explained the clinical and health implications from heat stress leading to kidney failure.
Mr Sh*ttu Sh*tta Balogun (SSB) - CMIOSH , a representative of Flour mills who doubles as an Health and Safety Professional expantiated on the Work ethics of the Construction industry, practices and guidance relating to outdoor construction work. He emphasized the need for Construction workers to Plan-Do-Check-Act.
The event featured an engaging fireside chat with Industry Leaders/ Professionals in Construction and Health where we had interactive workshop activities with each group discussing for few minutes before feedback was given to the general house.
Conclusively, let's all endeavour to keep learning and raising awareness about the key drivers of heat stress/kidney health, it's major challenges and the way forward - adopting new heat safety practices like scheduled hydration breaks & rest during peak heat hours.
My big takeaway from the event was - Prioritize the Safety and Health of your renal cavity to avoid kidney issues futuristically.
This is a wake up to all outdoor workers in the Nigerian Construction sector.
A big thank you to Aminat Elegushi from LTV for moderating the sessions beautifully.
Thank You, our dear Covener and Researcher; Prof. Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu, MBChB, MSc, PhD, PGCertHE, FHEA and other researchers Hope Ameh (MRes, PhD) , Patrick Manu , University of the West of England
Thank you, UWE Bristol 🙌
