News & Stories
Category: News & Stories
Category: News & Stories
May 5, 2025
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…
Category: News & Stories
Category: News & Stories
May 5, 2025
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…
Category: News & Stories
Category: News & Stories
May 1, 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…
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Category: News & Stories
April 25, 2025
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)…
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Category: News & Stories
April 24, 2025
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…
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Category: News & Stories
April 20, 2025
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…
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Category: News & Stories
April 18, 2025
Today, on Good Friday, we pause in remembrance and reflection. As we honor the message of sacrifice, hope, and compassion, we are reminded of the power of service to humanity—a value we uphold daily at ARFH through our work promoting health,…
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Category: News & Stories
April 7, 2025
Addressing Postnatal Depression in Nigeria Postnatal depression (PND) is a mental health condition affecting many new parents, but unfortunately, up to 50% of cases remain undiagnosed due to stigma and misconceptions. Dr. Yemi Atibioke, Associate Director of Programme and…
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Category: News & Stories
April 7, 2025
At ARFH, we believe that a strong start in life sets the stage for a brighter, healthier future. As we mark #WorldHealthDay2025, we’re spotlighting the importance of maternal and newborn care, community-based health solutions, and sustainable practices that ensure no…
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Category: News & Stories
April 6, 2025
Be part of a powerful conversation on reshaping maternal and newborn healthcare in Nigeria. Join ARFH, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Medical/Health Trade Group, and key stakeholders for the World Health Day 2025 Webinar, themed “Healthy Beginnings,…