News and Photo Stories -Week 50
SFH IN THE NEWS
Tribune, 11 December 2024


SFH ACTIVITIES



SFH at the High Level Event: Political Leadership to End TB
We are honoured to attend the High-Level Event: Political Leadership to End TB as part of the Stop TB Partnership’s 38th Board Meeting, represented by our Deputy Managing Director, Dr. Jennifer Anyanti.


SFH KPCARE 2 Project Commemorates World AIDS Day, 2024
The KP-CARE 2 Project, Society for Family Health (SFH), Adamawa State in collaboration with the Adamawa Agency for the Control of AIDS (ADSACA), Adamawa State Government, and other implementing Partners in the state, commemorated World AIDS Day on December 1, 2024. This brought the attention of the community members and the entire Adamawa state community to the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS with the theme “Taking the Rights Path: Sustain the HIV Response and Stop HIV among Children to End AIDS in Nigeria by 2030”.
This year’s focus emphasised the need for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission and ensuring that children born to HIV-positive mothers are free of the virus is a priority. This aligns with global goals to eradicate pediatric HIV and improve maternal and child health outcomes and also aligns with the global commitment under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.
The KP-CARE 2 Project provided condoms, SFH Customised IEC materials (Bags, T-shirts, Face caps, and key rings), and food support as part of our contribution to the commemoration of World AIDS 2024.
The activities included a town hall meeting with Her Excellency the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa G. Farauta, the distribution of food items to people living with HIV/AIDS, and a group photograph by the SFH KPCARE 2 Team at the Yola OSS.


Driving the Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV: Country Experiences from West and Central Africa – GENEVA, 2024
Global health leaders convened from December 9 to 13, 2024 at the Global Health Campus in Geneva, Switzerland, to chart pathways toward eliminating vertical transmission (EVT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis in West and Central Africa. The workshop, organised by the Global Fund, aimed to foster knowledge exchange and data-driven strategies among participating countries. Nigeria’s delegation featured key experts, including Dr Charles ODIMA of Society for Family Health (SFH), Ms. Rifkatu Aimu Sunday of IHVN, and Dr Mojisola Bello of NASCP PMTCT Project. Their contributions underscored Nigeria’s commitment to improving PMTCT outcomes and achieving sustainable EVT solutions.
The workshop featured dynamic sessions, such as epidemiological reviews led by UNAIDS and Global Fund representatives, as well as country-specific presentations. Nigeria’s data-driven insights highlighted the integration of PMTCT within broader healthcare delivery, geographic prioritisation, and community-level innovations. Panel discussions explored the optimisation of lay health workers and their critical role in scaling up EVT interventions, while the session on triple elimination delved into strategies to concurrently tackle HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. Questions on sustainability, confidentiality, and task-shifting sparked robust discussions, with Nigeria sharing lessons on adapting interventions to local contexts.
Key takeaways from the workshop emphasised evidence-based programming, leveraging community health workers and fostering cross-country learning. The Nigerian delegation also identified actionable steps to enhance HTS uptake and ART linkages for pregnant women. As SFH and its partners continue to champion this cause, the Geneva workshop serves as a reflection of the collective resolve to end vertical transmission and ensure healthier futures for mothers and children across the region.


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