APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELLNESS IN NIGERIA

This paper explores innovative approaches to health education and wellness, emphasising their transformative potential in promoting self-reliance and holistic well-being. Health education empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to make informed health decisions, while wellness encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. Innovative approaches integrate technology, community engagement, and personalised strategies to enhance health outcomes. This study outlines seven innovative approaches to health education, including digital platforms and gamification, and seven for wellness, such as mindfulness apps and wearable devices. It examines how these approaches promote wellness by fostering engagement, accessibility, and proactive health management. Despite benefits like improved health literacy and empowerment, challenges such as digital divides and cultural resistance persist. The paper also highlights entrepreneurship education's role in fostering self-reliance, enabling individuals to create health-focused solutions. Stakeholder collaboration is critical to overcoming challenges, with recommendations for inclusive policy frameworks. The paper recommends that the Nigerian government and institutions should invest in scalable digital health education platforms to bridge access gaps.