Mrs Onyinye: I didn’t believe in modern family planning until I met ARFH CORPs
After witnessing her elder sister get pregnant despite using an Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device, Mrs Oyinye vowed to never use any modern contraceptives except the traditional methods. Mrs Oyinye, a 38-year-old mother of three living in Obiagu community in Enugu State wanted to space her children without having to worry about pregnancy. “When my elder sister […]
Ending TB: ARFH Embarks on Radical Awareness Creation, Community Outreaches and Sensitization To Boost TB Case Finding
Tuberculosis(TB) is a serious public health disease in Nigeria. According to WHO Global TB report (2021), Nigeria is the first in Africa and sixth among the 30 countries of the world with highest TB burden. Nigeria is among the 8 countries that contribute two-third of the global total of TB cases. Report also shows that […]
ARFH Empowers 441 Caregivers Supported by USAID
The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), in partnership with Project Hope and FHI360, and support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD), yesterday, empowered 441 beneficiaries with USAID funds across 10 local councils in the state. Wife of Lagos State Governor, […]
USAID, ARFH donates business startup/scale up materials to 441 caregivers in Lagos
No fewer than 441 caregivers across 10 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Lagos State has been empowered by the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, ARFH, with business start-up kits and scale-up materials. This came even as the First Lady of Lagos State and OVC Grand Ambassador, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, insisted that the state will surely […]
Commemoration of #16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Edo State with the theme “Orange the World: END VIOLENCE AGAISNT WOMEN NOW!”.
On Tuesday 7th December 2021, we organised a one-day seminar for both staff and partner CBOs in Edo State to sensitize them on GBV and workplace safeguarding policy as well as build their capacity to prevent, and respond effectively to cases of GBV. This one-day seminar was also held in Lagos State on Friday 3rd […]
ARFH President Emeritus, Prof O.A. Ladipo Receives Hallmarks of Labour Role Model Award
Prof Oladapo Alabi Ladipo 4th left together with other eminent awardees at the event A world-acclaimed Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Author, Administrator per excellence and President Emeritus of ARFH, Professor Oladapo Alabi Ladipo received the prestigious 2021 Hallmarks of Labour Role Model Award on Saturday 11th December 2021. The award which was held at Lagos Oriental […]
ARFH, Stakeholders Meet to Improve the Wellbeing of Orphans in Edo
With the recent expansion of ICHSSA-2 project to Edo State, last week the project leadership held a one-day Stakeholder Engagement Meeting with the critical stakeholders including key government officials, partners, and networks for a smooth project take-off and implementation. The project is being implemented in partnership with FHI 360 and Project HOPE with support from […]
ARFH President, Prof O.A. Ladipo Bags Special Recognition Award
Dr Queen Ogbuji (L) receiving the award from the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Kano State Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa The President of ARFH, Prof. O.A. Ladipo has bagged an award for his immense contribution to TB program in Nigeria. The award was bestowed on Prof O.A. Ladipo and Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) […]
STIs/HIV-AIDS and Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
STIs/HIV-AIDS and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Dr. Prosper Okonkwo is the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of APIN Public Health Initiatives and has been since 2007. He received his medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1982 and became a member of the West African College of Physicians (Community Medicine) in 1997. He has been […]
Family Planning & Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Family Planning & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) A leader in the reproductive health landscape in Nigeria, Dr. Mojisola Odeku is a veteran public health physician with 35 years experience. While in public service at the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja; she provided strategic directions as coordinator of intervention projects in reproductive/maternal health with support from […]