HIV and AIDS Anti-Discrimination Bill signed by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, has signed the HIV and AIDS Anti-Discrimination ACT 2014 in law. It is according to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS ‘’a reflection of Nigeria’s commitment to stopping all forms of stigmatization and discrimination targeted at people living with HIV/ AIDS’’. This landmark legislation makes provisions for the […]
Prof. O.A. Ladipo Honoured By African Students Union Parliament (ASUP)
The President and CEO ARFH, Professor Ladipo, was recently presented with Pan Africa Servant Leadership Award by the Africa Student Parliament (ASUP) in recognition and appreciation for his sincere and selfless commitment towards the improvement of the health sector and human capital development in Nigeria and for his immerse contribution to Pan-Africanism. Presenting the award Rt. […]
Nigerian Government launches National Strategic Plan on Tuberculosis Control for 2015-2020
The Federal Ministry of Health has launched the National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis (TB) Control, 2015-2020 and the Dissemination of the First National TB Prevalence Survey Report. While delivering his keynote address at the event lately, the Supervising Minister of Health and Minister of State for Health, Khaliru Alhassan (Dr) said that until recently, the […]
ARFH TB AND HIV GLOBAL FUND PROJECT- ACHIEVEMENT STORY
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a leading Indigenous organisation established since 1989 as a non-profit, non-governmental organisation. ARFH has been a Principal Recipient of the Global Fund Grant to Nigeria since 2007. Achievements on HIV Grant Improving Educational opportunity for vulnerable children in Northern Nigeria The Global Fund through Association for Reproductive and […]
IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has been in Nigeria since 1986 but long before then, orphans and children in especially difficult circumstances have been of major concern in most child-oriented programming. The situation which already existed due to other causes of orphaning and vulnerability has been increasingly worsened by the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Global […]
MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDERS
Association for Reproductive & Family Health remains committed to improving the lives of people living in disadvantaged communities. We are delighted to showcase our work of working together; building a healthier future. In 2014, we celebrated 25 years as one of the leading indigenous NGOs in Nigeria, working with the government of Nigeria, Donors, International […]
PRESS RELEASE: Health and Rights Advocates Mobilise Across Nigeria to Demand Female Condoms
PRESS RELEASE: Health and Rights Advocates Mobilise Across Nigeria to Demand Female Condoms, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria September 16th marks the third annual Global Female Condom Day themed ‘Dance4Demand‘ by the Global Female Condom Coalition. As the theme implies, the day will be celebrated by dancing to call for and create awareness for the demand […]
Global Fund TB Project Round 9 Quarters 2 PR–SR Review Meeting Held in Abuja
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is a gap-filling mechanism that galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment services. ARFH as one of the Principal Recipients (PR) for TB Grant in Nigeria works in collaboration with the […]
ARFH at #AIDS2014, Melbourne, Australia
The 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) was held from 20-25 July 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Melbourne, Australia. It represented a tremendous opportunity for us to highlight our Reproductive Health work including HIV/AIDS among young people with disability and the Female Condon Advocacy Project. The International AIDS Conference is the […]
Tribute to late Dr. Eugene Weiss
Tribute to Late Dr. Eugene Weiss; Statement on the Death of Dr. Eugene Weiss The passing away into glory of Dr. Eugene Weiss on Tuesday, 6th of March at the age of 71 was received in Nigeria with considerable sadness. Both Mrs Grace Ebun Delano and Prof. Oladapo A. Ladipo, had the unique privilege of […]