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Together for a Malaria-Free Lere Local Government: Campaign Flag-Off Event Launches Life-Saving Mission
TG News, 2 July 2025
A transformative step toward a malaria-free Lere Local Government Area (LGA) was taken today as medical personnel and community leaders gathered to launch the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) Distribution Campaign. The flag-off event, held at Lere, marked the beginning of a concerted effort to protect residents from the scourge of malaria, with free mosquito nets distributed to every household.
Dr. Kalin Ephraim Audu, Vice Chairman of Lere LGA and the designated Malaria Advocate, stood in for the Executive Chairman, Hon. Jafaru Ahmed Saminaka, to lead the campaign. In an impassioned address, Dr. Audu described the initiative as “not just an event, but a life-saving mission.” He expressed gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), the Kaduna State Ministry of Health, Lere Local Government Authority, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Society for Family Health (SFH), Malaria Consortium, and Roll Back Malaria (RBM) partners for their unwavering support.
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State Government, SFH Unveil Upgraded Facility for HIV/STI Programmes in Kwara
Royal News, 7 July 2025
The Kwara State Government has commissioned a newly renovated six-room office space dedicated to supporting the activities of the State AIDS and STIs Control Programme (SASCP) and the Society for Family Health (SFH), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen HIV/AIDS response in the state.
The renovation, carried out through the Global Fund GC7 N-THRIP Grant and implemented by SFH in partnership with the Kwara State Ministry of Health, marks a significant milestone in the state’s journey toward HIV epidemic control. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, described the development as a strategic move to enhance coordination and effectiveness of the state’s HIV interventions.
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SFH Launches Child Spacing Campaign Across Katsina LGAs
VON, 3 July 2025
The Society for Family Health (SFH) has launched a statewide campaign to promote healthy child spacing across the 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Katsina State. SFH Programme Officer in the state, Folashade Olumeyan, disclosed this during a one-day stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday in Katsina. Olumeyan explained that the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Katsina State Government through the Delivering Innovation in Self-Care 2.0 (DISC 2.0) project.
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SFH ACTIVITIES
Kwara Commissioner for Health Commissions Renovated SFH Offices at the Ministry of Health; Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability and Collaboration.
As part of efforts to foster sustainability and strengthen collaboration with government stakeholders, Society for Family Health (SFH) through the Global Fund N-THRIP project as a sub-recipient to the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has renovated six office spaces within the Kwara State Ministry of Health, including those of the State AIDS and STIs Control Programme (SASCP). SFH operates from office spaces generously provided by the Ministry, and in recognition of the building’s aging structure, undertook the renovation to create a more conducive and functional workspace. Although the renovation is still ongoing, the offices have reached a stage where staff can resume work. To mark this milestone, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, formally commissioned the newly renovated spaces.
As part of its commitment to ending Paediatric HIV and strengthening community health systems, Society for Family Health (SFH), through the Paediatric Breakthrough Partnership (PBP) Project, conducted a three-day capacity-building training for traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Rivers State. The training brought together 55 TBAs and relevant stakeholders at both the federal and state levels, with a shared goal to accelerate the integration of TBAs into the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) response at the community level. The training was designed to equip TBAs with essential knowledge and skills for identifying, counselling, and linking HIV-positive mothers and their infants to care. The Programme Manager for the Rivers State AIDS and STIs Control Programme, Dr Ufuoma Edewor and the Programme Manager for Rivers State Agency for the Control of AIDS (RIVSACA), Dr Francis Naaziga, in their opening remarks, reiterated the unique role of TBAs as trusted providers in many communities and emphasised their integration into PMTCT programmes as a game-changer in ensuring that no woman or child is left behind in the HIV response. Dr Ibimina C. Tonye-LeggJack, Programme Manager – PBP, gave a comprehensive overview of the project and its objectives. Afterwards, participants were taken through the national guidelines for HIV Testing Services (HTS) by Dr Belinda Yayork and learned how to provide people-centred, ethical, and confidential counselling, contributing to more respectful and stigma-free healthcare environments.
SWIFT Project Empowers PPMVs Through Business Fair, Financial Literacy and Digital Innovation in Lagos
Society for Family Health (SFH), through its SWIFT Project, hosted a transformative Vendor Management Inventory Organisation (VMIO) Business Fair and Business Development Week in Lagos State from 24 June to 2 July 2025. Held at Ai-Royal Hotel and the SFH Innovation Hub, the multi-day engagement brought together 33 Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) from the Alimosho and Ikorodu clusters, aiming to boost their capacity in inventory management, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and access to digital platforms. The event featured a practical demonstration of the VMIO platform, delivered jointly by Shelf-Life and SFH Access, showcasing the power of tech-driven inventory management in improving supply chains for community-level medicine vendors. The live onboarding of PPMVs onto the VMIO system marked a major milestone in promoting real-time stock visibility and transparent pharmaceutical practices. Speaking at the event, Dr Filusi, Zonal Director of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), led an orientation on the role of regulatory compliance and professional development in strengthening community health outcomes. In her presentation, Jennifer Ladokun, SFH IntegratE Regional Manager, shared a comprehensive overview of the SWIFT Project’s efforts to integrate PPMVs into the broader health system, underscoring the value of innovation in expanding access to quality sexual and reproductive health services.
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As conversations around reproductive health grow louder, one question continues to surface: “How effective and safe is emergency contraception – and what don’t we know?” To address this, SFH Access is creating a safe and informative space for open, expert-led discussions that demystify the facts and empower participants. We are pleased to invite you to the Emergency Contraception Webinar 2025, a timely and insightful session powered by Postinor 2. Seasoned OB/GYN consultants will guide us through key insights, debunk myths, and highlight safe practices.
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Microsoft Teams
Register here: https://bit.ly/registerecw25
Whether you’re a young adult, a healthcare provider, or simply curious, this webinar offers a chance to gain clarity, ask questions, and engage with reproductive health experts.
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