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 […]
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 […]
ARFH 2024 Annual Report
The ARFH 2024 Annual Report highlights efforts to improve lives, strengthen health systems, and support communities across Nigeria. From increasing access to youth-friendly services and advancing reproductive health, to empowering families through economic support, and expanding HIV/TB testing, screening, and treatment support. The report showcases key achievements from the year. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/ARFHAnnualReport2024
ARFH at the First Goalkeepers Event in Africa – Celebrating Innovation and Impact
ARFH joined changemakers at the first-ever Goalkeepers event in Africa, held in Lagos, Nigeria. With the theme “Africa in Motion,” the event highlighted how local innovations and AI-driven solutions are addressing key development challenges across the continent. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Kehinde Osinowo, CEO of ARFH, who joined other leaders and […]
A Short Documentary: Empowering Adolescents through FLHE and Youth-Friendly Services in Osun State
This short documentary captures how the Osun State Ministry of Education and SUBEB are empowering adolescents through Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE), life skills, and access to youth-friendly health services in schools and communities. This programme is supported by the UNESCO O3 Initiative and coordinated by ARFH. It’s all part of our efforts to […]
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 […]