4 Area Councils. One mission: protect our girls from cervical cancer!
They came with questions, doubts, and years-old rumors but many left with vaccinated daughters. In Kuje, Gwagwalada, Bwari, and AMAC, the HPV Vaccine Townhall Sensitization and Mobilization Drive was a meeting of power and persuasion. Traditional rulers in flowing regalia sat beside WDC Chairmen with notepads ready. Women and youth leaders spoke with authority and […]
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 […]
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 Immunization Week 2025: Immunization for All is Humanly Possible
Vaccines save lives — and they’re saving lives here in Nigeria. Yet only 39% of children aged 12–23 months are fully vaccinated. Too many children still die from diseases we can prevent. (NDHS 2023–24) At ARFH, we are working alongside the government and other stakeholders to support the rollout of the HPV vaccine in Nigeria — […]
Today is World Immunization Day
Immunization is one of the greatest public health success stories—saving millions of lives each year by protecting individuals, families, and communities from dangerous infectious diseases. Vaccines play a key role in: Reducing the spread of preventable diseases. Supporting health systems worldwide. Fighting antibiotic resistance. Safeguarding a healthier future for all. As we work together to […]
World Polio Day
At ARFH, we are actively working towards eradicating polio in Nigeria by supporting vaccination campaigns and strengthening health systems in hard-to-reach communities. Together with health workers, community leaders, and global partners, we are committed to ensuring every child is protected from this preventable disease. Polio can be eradicated with vaccines, and we must keep up […]