Society for Family Health Nigeria

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The 2024 Social Norms Conference is here, and We are Live!🎯 The Conference, hosted by Anglophone West Africa Social Norms and Agency Learning Collaborative, by Solina Center for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is currently underway at Abuja Continental Hotel. This event brings together advocates, health professionals, and changemakers under the theme: “From Research to Reality: Sociobehavioral Solutions for Accelerated Human Capital Development.” Today saw Mr. Abare Galadima Addressing Socio-cultural Norms for better Reproductive and Maternal Health Outcomes; and the SFH Access team actively engaging with participants at the exhibition booth, as well as through oral presentations. Join us tomorrow for Day 2; as we keep driving positive social transformation!👏🏼 #SocialNormsConference #SNCON24 #Explore #SFHAccess #normshifting #ownyourpath #scidarimpact

Society for Family Health Nigeria is participating in the 2024 Social Norms Conference on November 5-6 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Our team will engage through exhibition booths, speaking sessions, and presentations (oral and poster). Highlights include our work on tuberculosis stigma reduction in Kano, economic empowerment for adolescent girls in Ogun, hand-washing habits post-WASH intervention in Nasarawa and Edo, and improving health outcomes for young mothers and married adolescent girls in northern Nigeria. We will also contribute to a panel session on optimizing healthcare by addressing socio-cultural norms in maternal and reproductive health and sharing our insights to advance human capital development in Nigeria. #MMA #WASH #TB #2024SocialNormsConference #SNC24

On November 1, 2024, Society for Family Health (SFH) launched a cutting-edge Innovation Hub in Ikeja, Lagos, solidifying its commitment to transformative healthcare solutions. The Hub honours the legacy of Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a founding figure of SFH and a celebrated public health champion. Key dignitaries, including the Governor of Lagos, represented by the Hon. Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the President of SFH's Board, Prof. Ekanem Ikpi Braide (OFR), gathered to witness this pivotal moment for healthcare innovation in Nigeria. The Innovation Hub, a three-story complex, aims to foster collaboration among SFH's 100+ Lagos-based staff, startups, think tanks, and health professionals. The Hub will focus on developing solutions in digital health and supply chain management, essential for driving progress toward universal health coverage. Prof. Braide expressed her optimism for this venture, highlighting SFH's commitment to creativity, co-creation, and the adoption of adaptive solutions to address Nigeria's healthcare challenges. A central focus will be SFH's digital health platform, SFH ACCESSCARE, which uses digital technology to connect communities to essential health resources. Additionally, the Hub will work to strengthen healthcare supply chains with real-time inventory tracking, data-driven logistics, and strategic partnerships to ensure efficient delivery of vital health products, even to remote areas. SFH’s Managing Director, Dr Omokhudu Idogho, underscored the Hub's strategic importance in advancing sustainable solutions across SFH's initiatives. This new Hub embodies SFH’s vision of healthy Lives and wellbeing for All for long-term, impactful healthcare transformation in Nigeria, fostering a culture of learning and partnership. Other notable attendees included the Hon. Commissioner of Health for Kwara State, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam; Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi DHA, MSN/MHA; Royal Majesty Dr Olukunmi Olusesan Akingbola Ikudoro 1; and members of the SFH and SFH Access Boards, including Pharm. Ahmed I Yakasai, mni, FPSN, Prof Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, SAN, OON, Sir. Bright Ekweramadu, Dr Goodluck Obi, FCA, Dr Abasi Ene-Obong, PhD, Dr Dotun ransome-kuti, Dr Onoriode Ezire, and Pharm. Johnson Olusitere.

Society for Family Health (SFH), through its Catalytic Opportunity Fund (COF) Hormonal IUD Scale Up Project, has conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop on scientific writing, data management for public health, and procurement processes at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, on 28th and 29th October 2024. This event brought together SFH teams across various projects, with participants divided into interactive groups to enhance their skills in scientific writing, data analysis, and interpretation of public health research. Dr Eze Nwokoma MPH, the RMNCHAEH+N Alternate Cone Lead, stressed the importance of transforming project data into published research, which not only advances health knowledge but also reinforces SFH’s role as a thought leader. The SHINE research coordinator, Dr Ekerette Udoh, led hands-on sessions on manuscript writing, providing guidance on structuring scientific abstracts and employing best practices in data management, analysis, and interpretation. Dr Udoh emphasised the need for clarity, cohesion, and completeness in scientific abstracts and guided participants on using reference management tools like EndNote, and Mendeley. By addressing critical elements of scientific writing, including effective keyword use for searchability, the training equipped attendees to produce high-quality, publishable research that supports SFH’s mission for impactful health interventions. Additionally, the SFH procurement team, led by Salaam Olanrewaju, conducted a "brown bag" session to review the procurement process, emphasizing documentation, compliance, and vendor management. Participants from projects such as ePharma4FP, IntegratE, SHINE, COF, Lafia Yara, Breakthrough Partnership, and PACS expressed gratitude, noting the workshop’s timeliness with SFH's 2024-2030 Strategic Direction. They pledged to apply these insights to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in their project management practices, ultimately contributing to SFH's continued excellence in health programming. #Capacitybuilding #Training

WE ARE LIVE: join the conversation now https://lnkd.in/dHEjgJH5 The SHINE project, through evidence-based research, is driving the adoption of hormonal IUDs across the region, translating research insights into transformative policy reforms. Join us October 29th for our SFH Insider webinar as we explore Leveraging Research for Policy Change – Hormonal IUD Scale-Up in Sub-Saharan Africa: The SHINE Project Contribution.

The SHINE project, through evidence-based research, is driving the adoption of hormonal IUDs across the region, translating research insights into transformative policy reforms. Join us on October 29th for our SFH Insider webinar as we explore Leveraging Research for Policy Change – Hormonal IUD Scale-Up in Sub-Saharan Africa: The SHINE Project Contribution. Save the date!

Hearty congratulations to Dr. Tunji Alausa on your appointment as the Minister of Education. This well-deserved position reflects your dedication and commitment. We are proud to celebrate this achievement and wish you continued success in this new role. From all of us at Society for Family Health Nigeria.

Society for Family Health Nigeria (SFH) organised a media engagement session with journalists at Mokland Hotel, Abeokuta, on October 21st, 2024, to discuss the upcoming 2024 Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) Mass Distribution Campaign. The session aimed to provide a platform for media professionals to amplify critical messages to ensure the success of the campaign. The objectives of the media engagement were to raise public awareness of the ITN distribution, equip the media with accurate and timely information to share with communities, and encourage active media involvement in dispelling misconceptions about malaria prevention and treatment. By ensuring journalists are well-informed, SFH hopes to leverage their platforms to promote the proper use of ITNs, ultimately driving down malaria cases in Ogun State.   Welcoming participants to the session, Dr Olamide Adeyinka, Programme Manager of the Ogun State Malaria Elimination Programme, emphasised the importance of media collaboration. “We believe the media is a powerful partner in this campaign. Your support will ensure that the people of Ogun State understand the importance of using insecticide-treated nets and embrace the campaign. Together, we can eliminate malaria in our communities," she said. Mr John Ocholi, Project Director of Global Fund Malaria at SFH, underscored the media’s role in the fight against malaria during his address. “The media plays a critical role in shaping public attitudes and encouraging behavioural change. This engagement provides a unique opportunity for us to collaborate and ensure that the right messages reach every household. The success of this campaign depends on how well the public understands the benefits of ITN use, and the media is essential in bridging that knowledge gap”. He further highlighted the campaign’s goals, noting that through wide media dissemination, SFH aims to reach every corner of Ogun State, ensuring that families are informed and empowered to use ITNs correctly, reducing malaria transmission.   The media’s role in malaria elimination was highlighted as crucial, not only in raising awareness but also in holding stakeholders accountable and encouraging public participation. As the 2024 ITN mass distribution campaign approaches, the partnership between SFH and the media is set to be a game-changer in Ogun State’s efforts to combat malaria. #EndMalaria #ITN

Society for Family Health Nigeria (SFH) participated in the Nigeria Health Watch 2024 Future of Health Youth Pre-Conference, themed "Amplifying Youth Voices for Climate-Health Action." Dr Jennifer Anyanti FAPH, SFH Deputy Managing Director, delivered a guest address on behalf of the Managing Director, Dr Omokhudu Idogho. In her address, Dr Anyanti emphasised the importance of youth engagement in climate action, recognising young people not just as inheritors of a planet under stress but as powerful agents of change, capable of driving innovative solutions for a sustainable future. SFH also led a plenary session on the intersection of Climate Change and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) where Dr Jennifer Anyanti highlighted the challenges young people face in accessing reproductive health services due to climate-related disruptions, including geographical and infrastructural barriers, financial constraints, and a lack of awareness about the link between climate change and health. Ramatu Iyimoga, MAYE Lead A360 Nigeria, stressed the need for co-creating solutions with young people and building their capacity to take on leadership roles. Aisha Farida Aminu, Co-founder of Thinkgreen Foundation, discussed how climate change amplifies gender issues, urging the inclusion of climate-responsive initiatives like tree planting to mitigate these impacts. Abubakar shuaibu, CEO of Green Energy Mission Africa, elaborated on the critical need for reliable energy supply in healthcare centres, capacity-building for communities, and partnerships with local and national bodies to address energy challenges. We are excited to see young people speaking out about climate change issues in Nigeria. Through our participation, SFH remains committed to advancing youth engagement and climate-health initiatives. #ClimateHealthNexusNG #Youths4ClimateActionsNG #ClimateChange #ASRH