Day 3 Highlights: From Learning to Action- Shaping CODSAiN’s Sustainable Future
The final day of the CODSAiN Annual Review Meeting was all about looking ahead, translating learning into action and strengthening systems for sustained impact. Participants reviewed key recommendations from Days 1 & 2 to shape CODSAiN’s 2026 vision, while hands-on capacity-building sessions took center stage. From documenting success stories and leveraging modern media for storytelling, to abstract […]
Highlights from Day 2 of the CODSAiN Annual Review Meeting: Advancing Technical Discussions and Shaping the Final-Year Roadmap
Day 2 of the CODSAiN Annual Review Meeting focused on reviewing progress in detail and strengthening the path forward, deepening technical discussions while shaping a clear and collaborative roadmap for the final year of implementation. The day began with reflections on progress from Day 1 and an assessment of state maturity, setting the tone for […]
CODSAiN Project Annual Review Meeting in Progress: Driving Sustainable, Data-Driven Impact
From 21st to 23rd January 2026, ARFH is hosting stakeholders from the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, NPHCDA, the Gates Foundation, as well as state officials, CBOs, and teams from Lagos, Plateau, Niger, Kano, Gombe, Nasarawa, and Yobe in Abuja for the CODSAiN (Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self-Injection Acceleration in Nigeria) Project Annual Review Meeting. […]
No Girl Left Behind: Strengthening Systems and Building Trust for HPV Vaccination in Kano
From the high-level MNCHW 2025 flag-off to the narrow alleys of Ungogo and Kura, our mission in Kano was clear: to get the HPV vaccine to every eligible girl through strategic sensitization, community trust-building, and health system support, leaving no one behind. At the MNCHW flag-off ceremony, alongside government leaders and partners, we saw eligible […]
ARFH at the 2025 National HIV Health Sector Symposium
ARFH, under the Global Fund-supported Community Public Private Mix (CPPM) Project, continues to deliver impactful interventions aimed at scaling up gender-sensitive, integrated TB and HIV services across both community and facility levels. In line with this commitment, ARFH joined key stakeholders at the National HIV Health Sector Symposium, held from July 22-23, 2025, in Abuja. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]