Society for Family Health Nigeria

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We are excited to share the latest edition of our Youth-Focused Magazine with the theme "Do Two Still Make a Family?". In this edition, we discussed important topics like Career, Marriage, Family, Mental Health, and much more. This edition is packed with engaging, exciting, and educational content that is sure to spark conversations. Don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a friend! Download here to read: https://lnkd.in/dGGGXqCm #Family #Buzz #MarriageTips #Career

The recent meeting between the leadership of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), chaired by the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, was attended by our Deputy Managing Director, Dr Jennifer Anyanti FAPH, and Managing Director, SFH ACCESS, Pharm Dennis Aizobu. Discussions led by the HFN President, Dr. Pamela Ajayi, and the DG of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Christianah Adeyeye, focused on strengthening the collaboration between the agency and the private sector on regulatory issues. The commitments made by NAFDAC, including special concessions for cardiovascular care and expedited approvals for SRA country applications, present new opportunities for Society for Family Health Nigeria to enhance our health interventions. We are excited and look forward to the next steps from these developments which align strongly with SFH Strategic Plan focused on delivering impactful healthcare and supporting partnerships between government and key stakeholders to drive sustainable health outcomes in Nigeria.  #Healthforall #partnership #healthcare

We were delighted to have Dr Chinonso Fidelis Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, visit us at SFH. It was an engaging and insightful conversation as he shared his experience advocating for public health through digital platforms. Dr Chinonso Fidelis Egemba’s passion for promoting healthcare awareness resonated deeply with our commitment to improving the health and well-being of Nigerians. We are excited about the promising collaboration and the opportunities it presents to create lasting, positive health outcomes. #Healthforall #collaboration

In a landmark event today, the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) proudly unveiled the National Standing Order (NSO) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Manual for Community Health Practitioners. The Unveiling ceremony which marked a giant step towards enhancing the capacity of human resources for health, brought together dignitaries, including the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Hon. Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas, Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hajiya Hadiza Balarabe, His Royal Highness, Emir of Jama’a, Alh. Dr Muhammadu Isa (OFR, CON), and the Mission Director for USAID, Melissa Jones. We were represented at the event by the Managing Director Omokhudu Idogho , the Chief Programme and Quality Officer Nkiru Nwadioke B.L, LL.B, M.A and other core staff. The National Standing Order seeks to address critical challenges in human resources for health at the community and primary health care level by providing standardised guidelines for the management of common health conditions and emergencies. The CPD Manual ensures continuous professional development for health workers, equipping them with the latest knowledge and best practices essential for high-quality service delivery. These National Standard order will apply across a range of health facilities were such PHC staff work in both public, private and faith based settings. Society for Family Health Nigeria is proud to be a key partner in this transformative initiative, highlighting our commitment to strengthening health systems, improving human resources for health at the community level and improving access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians. We congratulate CHPRBN for this achievement, which will play a critical role in addressing gaps in healthcare and empowering health practitioners to meet the evolving needs of their communities. #healthforall #communityfirst #PHC

Key Takeaways from the panel session on Gender-Inclusive Pathways to Equitable Primary Health Care in Nigeria featuring our Managing Director, Dr Omokhudu Idogho at the Gender & Inclusion Summit 2024. 1. Effective PHC delivery, particularly to underserved and marginalised populations, is most successful when managed by the people within the community. This people-centred approach promotes ownership and sustainability. 2. As the first point of contact in many communities, PPMVs and CPs must be integrated into service design and delivery to enhance access to essential health services. 3. SFH has been working closely with traditional leaders and religious institutions to challenge and transform cultural norms that hinder access to healthcare, promoting positive change and acceptance of equitable health practices. 4. Expanding access to health insurance is critical, as it is gaining traction across Nigeria. This expansion will provide more equitable health services, especially for women and marginalised groups. 5. SFH has successfully implemented community-based distribution and outreach initiatives that extend services beyond traditional norms. These efforts have been instrumental in reaching women and girls in hard-to-reach areas, bridging the gap between demand and supply. 6. Decision-making at the personal, family, and community levels is important in ensuring gender-inclusive healthcare access. SFH works in empowering local health providers, particularly PPMVs and CPs, which have played a crucial role in facilitating these decisions. Finally, it is essential to incorporate the insights gained from these initiatives into emerging frameworks to maintain progress and ensure that game-changing efforts in expanding access to healthcare for marginalised populations are not lost. As an organisation, we are deeply committed to gender equity and inclusion. This drives our initiative, ensuring that no one is left behind as we strive towards achieving #HealthforAll. Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Policy Innovation Centre (PIC)

We are live at the Gender & Inclusion Summit 2024. Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) Society for Family Health International #NESG #PIC

We are excited to announce our participation in the upcoming Global Digital Health Forum (GDHF) in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 4–6, 2024. This event will bring together leading experts in digital health, including technology providers, donors, researchers, government officials, and implementing organisations focused on advancing health in low- and middle-income countries. As a sponsor of the forum, Society for Family Health Nigeria is committed to enhancing access to family planning through cutting-edge digital solutions. Our ePharma4FP Project will also be hosting a breakout session where we will share key project insights and showcase our innovative approaches in the digital pharmacy space to a global audience. To join us, Register here: https://www.gdhf.digital/ Global Digital Health Network PSN Foundation

The FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, BUDGET & NATIONAL PLANNING NIGERIA, in collaboration with Federal Implementing Entities and The World Bank-assisted Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) project, hosted the Annual Nutrition Results Conference and presentation of the 2023 State of Nutrition Report in Nigeria from 29th - 30th, August 2024. Society for Family Health Nigeria (SFH) Deputy Managing Director, Dr Jennifer Anyanti FAPH, and SFH ANRiN Project Chief of Party, Mr Muhammad Ibrahim, along with key stakeholders from government agencies, implementing partners, and civil society organisations were in attendance. The conference, themed From Policy to Action: Implementing Evidence-Based Food and Nutrition Policy for Sustainable National Development, served as a platform to review progress, share innovations, and set the agenda for scaling up successful interventions to enhance food and nutrition security across Nigeria. The ANRiN programme has reached about 15 million children with a basic package of nutrition services across 12 implementation states, covering approximately 48% of Nigerian children under the age of five. In Kaduna State, one of the largest states in the programme, SFH has significantly increased access to quality, cost-effective nutrition and adolescent health services for pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls, and children under five. This has led to improved health outcomes for mothers, adolescents, and young children. #healthforall #ANRIN #MNCH #Nutrition #Adolescent

A real privilege to have attended the technical Workshop of the LGA Primary Healthcare Revitalization and Operationalization Program in Nigeria (PHC-ROP) which was hosted by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Health to the President, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Ministry of Justice, WHO, and other Stakeholders, that took place at the Presidential Banquet Hall. Great discussions which centered around new national orientation in the fiscal space landscape for an effective and efficient Primary Healthcare service delivery across the country, implementing a robust financial resource mobilization, digitized PHC service delivery system, and possible ways of instituting a capacity development, monitoring and evaluation systems. Proud to share that SFH would fully be supportive of this new initiative that will strengthen primary healthcare services in our communities. Looking forward to partnering further with many of these underserved communities to support in reaching more people with quality, affordable health services by 2030. Let’s keep pushing for #HealthForAll