A Happy Mouth is… A Happy Mind
This World Oral Health Day, remember that good oral health isn’t just about a bright smile—it also boosts confidence, reduces stress, and supports overall well-being! How to Keep Your Mouth & Mind Happy: Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. Floss daily to remove plaque between teeth. Drink water regularly & limit sugary foods. Visit the dentist at least twice […]
Enhancing Youth-Friendly Health Services in Osun State – O3 Project Nurses Training
ARFH, in collaboration with UNESCO, Osun State PHCB, the Ministry of Education, SUBEB and the Ministry of Health, successfully conducted a two-day training (March 18-19, 2025) for healthcare workers under the O3 Project. This initiative equips nurses and midwives from PHCs with the skills to provide adolescent/youth-friendly healthcare services across Osun State. Dignitaries Present: Mr. […]
Global Activators Network on Maternal Health – Nigeria Workshop
ARFH joins the Global Activators Network on Maternal Health – Nigeria Workshop, convened by the World Economic Forum and the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare to drive collaborative solutions for reducing maternal mortality. Our CEO, Dr. Kehinde Osinowo, and Director of Programs, Dr. Kolapo Oyeniyi, are engaging with key stakeholders to foster public-private-philanthropic partnerships that will strengthen maternal […]
More Highlights from the Pre-World TB Day Press Conference 2025: Reinforcing Nigeria’s Commitment to Ending TB
Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, Chair of the House Committee on AIDS/HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, announced during the press conference that the Federal Government of Nigeria has committed ₦700 billion to combat HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria, as well as to enhance immunization efforts. In his ongoing commitment to strengthening TB response, Hon. Ogah spearheaded a motion in […]
Pre-World TB Day Press Conference 2025: Strengthening Our Commitment to End Tuberculosis in Nigeria
Venue: Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja Date: Tuesday, 18th March 2025 As we approach World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025, the Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) and key partners, hosted the Pre-World TB Day Press Conference to mobilize action, foster political commitment, and reinforce efforts to end […]
Ramadan Kareem from ARFH
As we embrace this sacred month of reflection, compassion, and renewal, the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) extends warm wishes to all observing Ramadan. May this season bring you peace, good health, and the strength to continue making a difference in our communities. Let’s use this time to uplift one another, promote well-being, […]
Capturing Impact: The CODSAiN Project in Kano & Lagos
The Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self Injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) Project is transforming communities by expanding access to self-injectable contraceptives and other FP methods, empowering women with reproductive choices, and fostering change. Recently, Fatima Alkali (Senior Communications Officer, Gates Foundation), Samson Odukogbe (Knowledge & Communications Officer, ARFH), Univista Media, and implementing partners embarked on a documentary journey […]
Strengthening Partnerships for Better Health Outcomes
Dr Queen Ogbuji ARFH’s Director of Program TB/HIV, led an advocacy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Rivers State, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, alongside key officials including the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mekele Igwe, and the Director of Public Health, Dr. Ndubuisi Akpuh. The discussions focused on fostering strategic partnerships to enhance health interventions and improve health […]
Zero Tolerance for FGM: Step Up the Pace
The fight to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues every day! With the theme “Step Up the Pace,” we are reminded that stronger alliances, sustained advocacy, and community-driven actions are needed to eliminate this harmful practice. FGM has no medical benefits—only devastating consequences, including severe pain, infections, childbirth complications, and lifelong trauma. It’s a violation of human […]
Strengthening Partnerships for Greater Impact: CODSAiN Annual Review Meeting 2025
At the just-concluded CODSAiN Annual Review Meeting (January 29th–30th, 2025), we reflected on our journey, assessed strategies, shared progress, and extracted key lessons to drive the third year of implementation for the Community-Oriented DMPA-SC Self-Injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) Project. Together with stakeholders from FMoH & SW, NPHCDA, Gombe, Kano, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and Yobe states, […]