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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 ACTIVITIES

SFH A360 Project commemorates World Youth Skills Day with Student of Special School, Lafia
To mark World Youth Skills Day 2025, Society for Family Health (SFH), through the A360 project, organised a creative painting activity for students of the Special School, Lafia, in Nasarawa State. The event, themed “Inclusivity for All,” aimed to promote creativity and self-expression among young people living with disabilities while highlighting the importance of providing equitable platforms for skills development.
The activity provided an inclusive space where the students could freely explore their imagination through art, with each painting reflecting their unique perspective. Throughout the session, the students expressed excitement. Many shared how the opportunity made them feel seen and valued. Muwalid said, “I drew a house and painted it with the colour I like. I would like to be an artist in the future.” Hannatu also said, “I want to appreciate you all for coming to teach us today. I feel very happy.”
Through this activity, we are able to demonstrate that every young person, regardless of ability, deserves access to opportunities that nurture their talents. We remain committed to building inclusive interventions that empower adolescents and young people to thrive and express themselves confidently in safe and supportive environments.
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When New Team Members Notice Your Values in Action Within Weeks, That’s Culture.
At Society for Family Health (SFH), we believe core values should be more than words on paper, they should be reflected in how we work every day.
We recently welcomed Enhanced Site Management (ESM) staff to support our Global Fund GC7 HIV project in Kwara and Gombe. During their onboarding, Olanrewaju Rabiu, the project’s People Operations Business Partner (POBP) handled the Human Resource session and asked them to share which of SFH’s seven core values stood out most in their interaction with existing staff.
Their feedback? Inspiring.
💡 Collaboration:
  • “I have seen collaboration everywhere as it drives the organisation”
  • “I’ve seen staff work in teams and ready to offer guidance and help”
💡 Professionalism:
  • “Everyone knows their roles and follows them strictly and politely.”
💡 Accountability:
  • “This ranks highest because of the checks the team put in place for each operation carried out in the organisation”
  • “The daily situation room reports shows this”
  • “The people I have seen are very accountable and intentional about the discharge of their duties”
  • “Service and Data quality accountability is ensured”
  • “Every staff is accountable for showing results for tasks they’ve been assigned”
💡 Respect:
  • There is mutual respect among the staff members
  • They all treat everyone equally
  • No category of staff is made to feel inferior regardless of contract type
This is the culture we build at SFH: one of service, integrity, and people-driven impact.
SFH: Advancing People-Centred, Integrated HIV Response

Recently in Kigali, global leaders reaffirmed the urgent call for innovative, equitable, and sustainable HIV responses amidst evolving funding realities. SFH joined this crucial dialogue, showcasing how we are advancing a people-centred HIV response by integrating services into Nigeria’s primary healthcare, private sector, and community platforms. Our presented abstracts focused on cost estimation for integrating HIV, TB, and family planning into health benefit packages, and how ART adherence links to the quality of life for people living with HIV.

SFH’s Aisha Dadi, Project Director-Paediatric and Adolescent Programme, shared insights from the 17th International Paediatric and Adolescent HIV Workshop, highlighting bold conversations on mother-to-child transmission, long-acting prophylaxis, and the promise of broadly neutralising antibodies (bNAbs). Yusuf Hassan Wada Health Policy Officer SFH also engaged virtually at the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025), sharing reflections on the adherence to antiretroviral therapy and its association with quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

 

As the HIV science community presses forward, SFH remains deeply committed to evidence-based, integrated, and community-rooted strategies, ensuring that innovation meets access, and that no one is left behind in the journey to end HIV.

SFH attends National HIV South-to-South Learning Network (SSLN) Meeting in Abuja

Society for Family Health (SFH) joins stakeholders at the National HIV South-to-South Learning Network (SSLN) Meeting, a two-day gathering held from July 16 to 17, 2025, at the Bolton White Hotel, Abuja.
Convened by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the high-level meeting brought together key actors in Nigeria’s HIV response, including the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), Federal Ministry of Education (FMOE), National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), Education as a Vaccine (EVA), Heartland Alliance, UN agencies, CHAI, the University of Manitoba (Canada), the Nigerian Correctional Service, and other leading development partners.
Discussions centred on scaling innovations, strengthening community-led solutions, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to ensure inclusive and sustained access to HIV prevention and treatment services. A critical area of focus was the HIV funding landscape, with partners exploring pathways for national ownership and the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s HIV interventions.
SFH remains committed to accelerating the national HIV response through strategic partnerships that drive impact, enhance sustainability, and advance health equity.
Upcoming Events
DISC Webinar: Empowering the Healthcare Workforce for Self-Care
In commemoration of Nigeria’s Self-Care Day, this webinar will explore how Nigeria’s leadership is driving Universal Health Coverage through self-care innovations. Together with our partners, we will unpack how aligning global guidelines with national and sub-national implementation can empower the healthcare workforce to expand access to lifesaving self-care interventions.
Through insightful discussions and real-world case studies, we will showcase how leveraging the WHO Self-Care Competency Framework and the DISC Project’s Empathy-Based Counselling Model enhances healthcare delivery, strengthens workforce capacity, and accelerates UHC outcomes.
Speakers:
  • Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam — Hon. Commissioner for Health, Kwara State
  • Dr Binyerem Ukaire — Director & Head of Family Health Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria
  • Dr Anthony Nwala — Assistant Chief Programme Officer, Society for Family Health
  • Dr James Oluwafemi — RMNCAEH Unit, World Health Organization
  • Moderator: Jennifer Adebambo — Country Manager, Partnerships & Collaborations, DISC Project, Society for Family Health
🗓 Date: 23rd July 2025
🕙 Time: 11am
📍 Venue: Zoom
 Register here: https://bit.ly/SFHSelfcare
Let’s position Nigeria as a global blueprint for self-care workforce empowerment.

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Adolescent Girls’ Agency in an Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic Empowerment Intervention Pilot

Adolescence is a time of unique vulnerability for many girls, however, when supported to strengthen their capabilities, resources, and agency, adolescents can thrive even in adverse situations. This study sought to evaluate agency outcomes (decision-making power, mobility, and self-efficacy) among girls aged 15–19 participating in integrated sexual and reproductive health and economic empowerment interventions in Ethiopia and Nigeria.

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