Improving Quality of Life: Success Stories from the CODSAiN Project
Through the Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self-Injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) Project, women across Nigeria are not just accessing childbirth spacing/family planning—they are reclaiming their time, health, and choices, leading to a better quality of life. “I didn’t want more children so soon, but I didn’t know how to say it. Now I decide when I’m ready.” […]
World Hypertension Day – May 17, 2025 Theme: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.”
High blood pressure often shows no signs, but it can be managed. That’s why regular blood pressure checks are important. ARFH encourages simple, healthy habits to support blood pressure control: Eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce salt and processed foods, stay active with regular exercise, drink water and rest well, manage stress in healthy ways and […]
International Day of the Boy Child 2025
Theme: “Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen” Boys need support to grow into confident, respectful, and responsible young men. ARFH is helping boys and other young people build life skills through the O3 Project – Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future. This includes: Teaching boys how to speak up and make […]
Strengthening Partnerships for Impact
On May 8th, 2025, ARFH paid a courtesy visit to the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN), led by the CEO of ARFH, Dr. Kehinde Osinowo. Dr. Ayodotun Olutola, CEO of CCCRN, warmly received the team and commended ARFH as a long-standing, impactful organization. He recognized the valuable contributions and technical expertise […]
International Day of the Midwife – “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”
Today, ARFH celebrates midwives—strong and caring professionals who help save lives, especially during tough times. Across Nigeria, ARFH supports midwives in many ways. Through the CODSAiN Project, midwives and health workers are trained to provide reproductive health services and give more people access to contraceptives, especially in places that are hard to reach. Midwives also […]
World Hand Hygiene Day: It might be gloves, it’s always hand hygiene!
It might be gloves, it’s always hand hygiene! On this #WorldHandHygieneDay, ARFH reminds everyone that clean hands are key to stopping the spread of germs—whether or not you wear gloves. Washing with soap and running water or using hand sanitizer both work—just be sure to clean all parts of your hands properly. Gloves don’t replace […]
Happy Workers’ Day 2025
Today, ARFH celebrates the dedication and commitment of everyone working to improve lives — from field staff and health providers to community service providers and ARFH staff across all thematic areas. Your work in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), Family Planning and the prevention, care and support services for HIV, TB, and […]
World Malaria Day 2025 | Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.
Every minute, malaria takes a life — often a child or a pregnant woman. In 2023, Nigeria accounted for 40% of estimated malaria cases and 46% of estimated malaria deaths within the 10 High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) countries (World Malaria Report 2024) At ARFH, we are supporting efforts to: Promote the use of insecticide-treated […]
World Immunization Week 2025: Immunization for All is Humanly Possible
Vaccines save lives — and they’re saving lives here in Nigeria. Yet only 39% of children aged 12–23 months are fully vaccinated. Too many children still die from diseases we can prevent. (NDHS 2023–24) At ARFH, we are working alongside the government and other stakeholders to support the rollout of the HPV vaccine in Nigeria — […]
Happy Easter from ARFH
This Easter, we celebrate renewal, hope, and the power of compassion—values that guide everything we do at ARFH. As we mark this season of new beginnings, we remain committed to promoting health, dignity, and well-being for all, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. May this season inspire us all to keep building a future where everyone […]