MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDERS
Association for Reproductive & Family Health remains committed to improving the lives of people living in disadvantaged communities. We are delighted to showcase our work of working together; building a healthier future. In 2014, we celebrated 25 years as one of the leading indigenous NGOs in Nigeria, working with the government of Nigeria, Donors, International […]
PRESS RELEASE: Health and Rights Advocates Mobilise Across Nigeria to Demand Female Condoms
PRESS RELEASE: Health and Rights Advocates Mobilise Across Nigeria to Demand Female Condoms, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria September 16th marks the third annual Global Female Condom Day themed ‘Dance4Demand‘ by the Global Female Condom Coalition. As the theme implies, the day will be celebrated by dancing to call for and create awareness for the demand […]
Global Fund TB Project Round 9 Quarters 2 PR–SR Review Meeting Held in Abuja
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is a gap-filling mechanism that galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment services. ARFH as one of the Principal Recipients (PR) for TB Grant in Nigeria works in collaboration with the […]
ARFH at #AIDS2014, Melbourne, Australia
The 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) was held from 20-25 July 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Melbourne, Australia. It represented a tremendous opportunity for us to highlight our Reproductive Health work including HIV/AIDS among young people with disability and the Female Condon Advocacy Project. The International AIDS Conference is the […]
Tribute to late Dr. Eugene Weiss
Tribute to Late Dr. Eugene Weiss; Statement on the Death of Dr. Eugene Weiss The passing away into glory of Dr. Eugene Weiss on Tuesday, 6th of March at the age of 71 was received in Nigeria with considerable sadness. Both Mrs Grace Ebun Delano and Prof. Oladapo A. Ladipo, had the unique privilege of […]
Global Fund Supported Community Participation in the Management of Tuberculosis in Nigeria
The Global Fund is a funding mechanism to galvanize support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria. In Nigeria, the Global Fund is a major partner of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) in its fight against tuberculosis in 36 states plus Federal Capital Territory. The National Programme aims to reduce the […]
Strengthening Community Systems for effective response to AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria: Stakeholder Meets to Discuss a Country-own Framework
In Nigeria the concept of community involvement in improving health and development outcomes is not a new one. According to WHO, further progress is now needed to bring community actors and systems into full partnership with national health and social welfare systems and in particular to ensure that their work for health is better understood […]
Community Management of Malaria in Northern Nigeria
The Malaria Program of Association for Reproductive and Family Health has been implementing Malaria Control activities for the past four years in various States of the country, making appreciable impact at reducing Malaria diease burden on Nigerias. Working in Adamawa, Bayelsa, Niger, Osun and Oyo States, the program includes a robust community component on Community […]
Korean Re-shaping Development Institute (ReDI) and ARFH Meets To Discuss Co-operation Strategy For The Nigerian Health Sector
‘Health is Wealth’ goes the popular saying and therefore in every country, the health sector is critical to social and economic development with ample evidence linking productivity to quality of health care. In Nigeria, the vision of becoming one of the leading 20 economies of the world by the year 2020 is closely tied to […]
World Malaria Day 2014 – Invest in the Future, Defeat Malaria; Together We Can
World Malaria Day (WMD) was celebrated on the 25th of April, 2014. It is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the global effort to control the scourge of the deadly disease; Malaria. Each year, Roll Back Malaria (RBM) partner organizations unite around a common World Malaria Day theme ‘Invest in the future: defeat malaria’, […]