Happy Independence Day, Nigeria at 65!
As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, ARFH highlights over three decades of impact in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), family planning, HIV/TB prevention and care, adolescent and youth health, primary health care strengthening, and community development. From reaching communities with life-saving health information to expanding access to essential services across all 36 […]
World Heart Day 2025 Theme: “Don’t Miss a Beat”
At ARFH, we are committed to strengthening health systems and promoting healthier lifestyles to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases, including heart disease. Through community health promotion, nutrition education, and awareness campaigns, we are working with partners and stakeholders to empower Nigerians with the knowledge and access they need for healthier lives. Every heartbeat matters. […]
Strengthening Nigeria’s TB Response: ARFH Participates in National Commissioning Ceremony
ARFH joined national stakeholders at the Commissioning of New TB Diagnostic Machines in Dutsen Makaranta PHC, FCT, graced by Representative of Her Excellency Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of Nigeria and Global/National Stop TB Champion. Hosted by Dr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON, Hon. Minister of the FCT, and supported by Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, […]
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 […]
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 […]