ARFH at #ICFP2025: Showcasing Nigeria’s Leadership in Family Planning
It’s been an inspiring week at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025) in Bogotá, Colombia, where global changemakers are advancing the conversation on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) under the theme “Equity Through Action.” From oral and poster presentations to panel sessions and knowledge exchange with global experts, ARFH continues to spotlight Nigeria’s community-driven innovations and […]
ARFH at ICFP 2025: Advancing Equity Through Action in SRHR
The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) is the world’s largest scientific convening on family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) With over 5,000 participants in person and 10,000 joining virtually, ICFP 2025 brings together global leaders, advocates, researchers, policymakers, and civil society to accelerate progress in #SRHR. This year’s theme – “Equity through Action: […]
ARFH at the Upcoming International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2025
ARFH will participate in the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2025, scheduled to be held in Bogotá, Colombia. ARFH will be represented by Dr. Kehinde Osinowo the CEO, and Samson Odukogbe. At the conference, Samson will present findings from the Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self-Injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) Project, supported by the Gates Foundation. As […]
From Kano to Yobe, Gombe, Niger, Nasarawa, Lagos, and Plateau States, ARFH joined government, partners, and communities to commemorate World Contraception Day under the Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self-Injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) Project.
ARFH Commemorates World Contraception Day 2025 Theme: “A Choice for All – Agency, Intention and Access” Across LGAs and communities, the day was marked with state-led flag-off ceremonies, road walks, advocacy visits, community sensitization, demand-generation activities, and service delivery outreaches. These events reinforced ARFH’s commitment to advancing reproductive health and well-being for women, men, and young […]
World Contraception Day 2025 Theme: “A Choice for All – Agency, Intention and Access”
At ARFH, we believe every woman, man, and young person deserves the right to plan their lives through safe childbirth spacing and access to family planning. Childbirth spacing not only empowers families but also reduces maternal and infant mortality, protecting the health of women and children. Through the Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self-Injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) […]
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. […]
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.” […]
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 […]