Nigeria’s Maiden National Self-Care Day | July 24, 2025
ARFH joined key stakeholders at the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja to mark International Self-Care Day, led by Pharm. Olubunmi Aribiana of the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare. With the theme “Self-Care for All: Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities for Better Health”, the event emphasized that self-care is not a luxury but a national priority. It […]
International Self-Care Day – July 24, 2025
Theme: Self-Care for All – Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities for Universal Health Coverage Self-care is about empowering people to take control of their health in safe, simple, and accessible ways close to home and on their own terms. To mark International Self-Care Day, ARFH joins the global call to recognize self-care as a vital part of […]
ARFH and AFENET Explore Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Immunization and Public Health Systems in Nigeria
ARFH Team, led by CEO Dr. Kehinde Osinowo, paid a courtesy visit to the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) Nigeria Country Office. The team was warmly received by Dr. Saheed Gidado, National Coordinator of the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) Programme. The meeting explored opportunities for strategic collaboration across immunization, HPV vaccine delivery, and community-based […]
Improving Lives Across Communities: Highlights from ARFH’s April-June 2025 Activities
In the second quarter of 2025, ARFH supported life-changing health programs across Nigeria. This edition of the quarterly newsletter highlights how ARFH expanded access to self-injected contraceptives, promoted HPV vaccination for girls, and strengthened community-led responses to TB and HIV. It also features inspiring stories from people whose lives have been improved through these efforts. […]
World Population Day 2025: Empowering Young People to Create the Families They Want in a Fair and Hopeful World
Today is World Population Day 2025, themed “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.” ARFH is committed to ensuring that young people across Nigeria have access to the information, services, and support they need to make informed choices about their lives. ARFH supports communities through interventions in […]
One Girl at a Time: ARFH Enhances HPV Vaccination Efforts in Kano State
As part of ongoing technical assistance under the GAVI-funded HPV Vaccine project, implemented in partnership with VillageReach, ARFH conducted a strategic visit to Kano State to support routine HPV vaccine delivery, multi-sectoral coordination, and data systems strengthening. We appreciate the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, Honourable Commissioner for Health, and Dr. Nasir Mahmud, Director […]
Strengthening HPV Vaccine Delivery in Lagos State
From June 23–26, 2025, ARFH, in partnership with VillageReach and with funding support from GAVI, led high-level advocacy visits across key health and education institutions in Lagos State to accelerate HPV vaccine uptake, delivery and enhance adolescent health. The team engaged with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Development Board, Universal Basic […]
Workshop for the Harmonization of Civil Society Strategies on Domestic Resource Mobilization for HIV, TB, and Malaria
ARFH joined key national civil society networks at a 3-day workshop hosted by Stop TB Partnership Nigeria and the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) for the Global Fund, focused on aligning strategies for domestic resource mobilization (DRM) for HIV, TB, and Malaria. This timely conversation strengthens civil society collaboration and reinforces our shared commitment to sustainable, locally driven […]
June 26 – International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Theme: “Break the Cycle” | #StopOrganizedCrime Today, the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) joins the global call to break the cycle of drug abuse, organized crime, and violence. Drug trafficking and organized crime don’t just destroy individual lives, they tear apart families, destabilize communities, and hinder national development. At ARFH, we believe that […]
Short Documentary: Taking TB/HIV Services to the Community
This short documentary highlights our efforts to deliver integrated TB and HIV services at the community level, from TB screening using the PDX machine to HIV testing for pregnant women. It’s all part of our commitment to leaving no one behind in access to life-saving health services. Real people. Real stories. Real impact. Click to […]