Society for Family Health Nigeria

The Global Digital Health Network remains the leading global convening for public health networking, bringing together technology innovators, donors, researchers, government representatives, and implementing partners working across low- and middle-income countries. This year, SFH is proud to be featured at GDHF 2025, where we will share insights on the transformative power of visual storytelling in advancing digital health interventions. Our presentation, “Catalysing Digital Health Access: Visual Storytelling and Open-Source Tools to Drive Demand for Family Planning Services,” showcases lessons from the ePharma4FP (ePharmacy for Family Planning) initiative, an innovative digital solution expanding access to family planning information and services. This work is led by Isaac Kehinde, SFH Graphics Designer/Media, whose expertise in documentation and creative communication has significantly enhanced the initiative’s visibility and impact. He will be representing the team, including Dr Jennifer Anyanti FAPH, Uchenna Okafor PhD, Tunde Oyelana, Chinedu Okoye, and Yusuf Hassan Wada, virtually at the forum. SFH is excited to contribute to this global conversation and reaffirm our commitment to using innovative communication strategies to strengthen health outcomes and drive digital transformation. #DigitalHealth #GDHF #FamilyPlanning

Yesterday marked Day 2 of the XIX World Water Congress in Marrakech, Morocco, and the Society for Family Health Nigeria (SFH) continues to proudly represent Nigeria on the global stage. Through our WASH for Healthy Lives (W4HL) project, SFH delivered two oral abstract presentations that spotlight innovative, community-driven approaches to safe water systems and climate resilience.   Our first presentation, “Small Drop, Big Impact: A Microscope Approach to Community Safe Water Systems,” provided insight into how localised interventions can significantly strengthen water safety and health outcomes. The second paper, “Lessons Learned from the W4HL Project Addressing Climate-Induced Scarcity and Improving Water Resource Management in Rural Nigerian Communities,” highlighted our experience applying a social behaviour change communication model to engage communities, enhance collective ownership, and build resilience against climate-induced water challenges.   These presentations underscore SFH leadership in deploying practical, evidence-driven WASH interventions that empower communities and improve long-term sustainability. The Congress continues tomorrow, where SFH will again take centre stage with another oral presentation titled “Sustaining Groundwater Resilience Through WASH Interventions.” Through these engagements, SFH reaffirms its commitment to advancing water security, improving community health, and contributing to global knowledge on sustainable WASH programming. #WASH #WorldWaterCongress

The World Water Congress is one of the world’s leading platforms bringing together experts, policymakers, civil society, innovators, and practitioners to tackle water-resource challenges head-on. It provides a space for sharing knowledge, showcasing innovative water solutions, and building international partnerships for sustainable water use. This year’s edition of the Congress is being held between the 1st and 5th of December 2025 with the theme “Water in a Changing World: Innovation and Adaptation.” The focus is on how we can jointly develop adaptive strategies and innovative solutions in water governance, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management as the world grapples with environmental change. With growing climate pressures, water insecurity, and the rising demand for safe water and sanitation, especially in vulnerable communities, the Congress offers critical opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation. For SFH, this aligns with our WASH mandate and commitment to ensuring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for all. At the Congress, Pharm. Adizue Jane will be presenting our work in protecting groundwater and the lessons we have learned in implementing the project in Edo and Nasarawa States, thereby contributing our voice and experience from Nigeria to global conversations on water management. We will also be highlighting how innovative communication was used to sustain knowledge on healthy WASH practices among school children in the project intervention states. We believe water is a human right, and by participating in this Congress, SFH strengthens its voice for safe water, hygiene, and sustainable development across Africa and beyond. #WASH

Today, we celebrate an exceptional leader and esteemed member of our Board, Ahmed I Yakasai, mni, FPSN. Your wisdom, dedication, and unwavering support continue to inspire and guide our mission at the Society for Family Health. May the year ahead bring you renewed strength, joy, and fulfilment. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to advancing health and well-being for all. Wishing you a truly wonderful birthday and many more years of impactful service.

On this World AIDS Day 2025, we are reminded that everyone has a role to play in sustaining Nigeria’s HIV response. In this video, we highlight simple but powerful actions we can all take in ensuring an AIDS free generation. #WorldAIDSDay2025 #EndAIDS #knowyourstatus #healthforall

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Society for Family Health Nigeria (SFH) will be participating in the 23rd Edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), taking place in Accra, Ghana, from 3 – 8 December 2025. This year’s theme, “Africa in Action: Catalysing Integrated Sustainable Responses to End AIDS, TB & Malaria”, sets the stage for critical conversations and innovative solutions toward ending these epidemics. We are pleased to announce that Aisha Dadi, Breakthrough Partnership (BP) Country Lead, Nigeria, will be speaking in a high-level debate for this motion statement: “This house believes that ending HIV and AIDS in children requires collaborative models that integrate services and empower communities, such as the Breakthrough Partnership, particularly given changes in the external environment.” Event Details: Breakthrough Partnership Satellite Session Date: 3rd December 2025 Time: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Venue: Dr Souleymane Mboup Room, Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The Breakthrough Partnership Programme is funded by a grant from ViiV Healthcare Positive Action. Aidsfonds|Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa|UNICEF|Jenny Cozins

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Board President, Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, FAS, on her historic election as the President of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC). This remarkable achievement, which makes her the first female to lead NASAC, reflects her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing science across Africa. Professor Braide’s distinguished service as the immediate Past President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, coupled with her decades of impactful contributions to research, policy, and scientific development, continue to inspire excellence within Nigeria and beyond. Her emergence at the helm of NASAC is a moment of pride for the nation and a significant milestone for the continent’s scientific community. We celebrate this well-deserved honour and wish her continued success as she leads NASAC into a new era of growth, collaboration, and scientific progress.

Every 1 December is set aside to commemorate World AIDS Day, a global call to action to raise awareness, honour lives lost, and renew commitment to ending AIDS. This year’s theme “Overcoming Disruptions: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response” reinforces the importance of staying informed, staying engaged, and knowing your HIV status. HIV self-testing makes this easier than ever. It’s quick, private, and can be done anywhere, anytime. Swipe through to learn how to use an HIV self-test kit and where you can access one. Your status. Your power. Test today. #WorldAIDSDay2025 #KnowYourStatus #HIVSelfTesting #SFHNigeria #WAD2025