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Saving Lives and
Livelihoods Across Africa

 Saving Lives and Livelihoods Across Africa Variant Explore Our Impact Evidence Into Action Transforming Health Systems in 24+ Countries
 Turning evidence, insight, and strategy into practical solutions that
strengthens health systems across 24+ countries. Explore Our Work Africa’s Trusted Partner
for Health and Social
Sector Transformation

 Partnering with governments, institutions, and communities to strengthen health and social systems for lasting impact across Africa.

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Our Mission

To save lives and livelihoods by transforming the health and social sector landscape in Africa using better evidence for decision making, accountability and action.

Our Core Values

- People-oriented
- Impact-Focused
- Evidence-Driven

Our Vision

To be the leading thought partner and trusted advisor in the health and social sectors in Africa.

Our Vision

To be the leading thought partner and trusted advisor in the health and social sectors in Africa.

Our Core Values

- People-oriented
- Impact-Focused
- Evidence-Driven

Our Mission

To save lives and livelihoods by transforming the health and social sector landscape in Africa using better evidence for decision making, accountability and action.

Who We Are

Established in December 2013, HSDF was founded to address a critical gap: Nigeria’s health and social outcomes were falling short despite substantial resources. Ineffective delivery and poor use of evidence were undermining impact.  Today, HSDF is a pan-African technical advisory and implementation organisation — embedded within government systems, grounded in rigorous evidence, and driven by a mission to save lives and livelihoods.

We work across 11 core technical domains, from data analytics and health financing to nutrition and private sector engagement.  We are not consultants. We are not donors. We are Africa’s trusted thought partner for health systems transformation.

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Our Expertise: EGAL-E

Why Choose us?

Our Expertise: EGAL-E

Why Choose us?

HSDF works on projects across the health and social sector in Africa, addressing complex and fundamental systems challenges. We focus on the core pillars of health systems strengthening as well as priority disease and programmatic areas that improve health outcomes and reduce disease burden. 

  • Data & Performance Management Turning data into actionable insights.
  • Service Delivery & Innovation Enabling human-centred, quality-driven care.
  • Health Workforce Optimization Ensuring the right people are in the right place.
  • Strengthening Supply Chain Right products, right place, right time.
  • Health Financing Equitable, efficient, affordable healthcare.
  • Management Capacity Development Empowering leaders who drive systems change.
  • Knowledge Management & Learning Synthesizing evidence for lasting impact.
  • Leadership and Governance Strengthening institutions, sustaining systems.
  • Private Sector Engagement Empowering private sector actors for public good.
  • Measurement & Analytics Data-driven insights for better outcomes.
  • Nutrition Nourishing communities, strengthening futures.

10 Years of Saving Lives
and Livelihoods

2025 - 2026

Innovation, Learning, and System Reform

Accelerated impact through Project Aisha, PHC financing, NCDI, nutrition strategy, Global Fund evaluation, dashboards, and digital tools.

2023–2024

Expanding Across Africa

Consolidated HSDF’s role as a trusted African health systems partner, with work spanning 74+ projects across 24+ countries.

2019–2022

Evidence Into Action at Scale

Advanced data-driven planning, accountability, and implementation across states, strengthening PHC, maternal health, NCDs, nutrition, and system resilience.

2017 - 2018

Partnering for Better Execution

Expanded support to governments, institutions, and partners through practical tools, advisory support, and implementation frameworks.

2015 - 2016

Growing Technical Depth

Built strong capabilities across health systems strengthening, data analytics, health financing, governance, and service delivery.

2013 - 2014

Foundation for Health Sector Transformation

HSDF was established to strengthen decision-making, execution, and measurable impact in the health and social sectors.

Publications

Our Recent Publications

Our publications highlight key insights, evidence-based solutions, and lessons from our work across Nigeria and Africa.

Our Work

Explore Project Activities

Discover recent projects driving health, nutrition, and development impact across Nigeria and across Africa.

Evidence Brief: Approaches and Frameworks to Strengthen Associations in Africa

HSDF Supports Q1 2026 SOC Meeting on BHCPF Implementation Progress

When Coordination Meets Reality: Lessons from a TWG Functionality Assessment in Kaduna State

Building the Frontline: Kaduna State’s Primary Health Care Workforce

Primary Health Care Workforce Composition, Distribution, and Strengthening Efforts in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Quarter 1 Kaduna Health Sector Partner Coordination Meeting

1st Quarter National Nutrition Technical Working Group Meeting

Transforming Maternal Care: An Integrated Approach in Action

Transforming Maternal Care: An Integrated Approach in Action

Project Aisha Convenes First Peer-to-Peer QI Cluster Meeting in Lagos State

Phase 1 Private Facility Cluster Meeting Advances Quality Improvement in Maternal Care

Strengthening Maternal Care: Lagos State QI Trainers Lead Facility-Level Impact

Project AISHA Partners with Lagos State and FMOH under the MAMII Initiative

Lagos Wraps Up QI ToT Workshop

Scaling Quality Improvement: Building Competency for Statewide Impact.

Institutionalizing MHQI in Zaria LGA: A Lasting Impact

Project Aisha Partners with TBAs to Strengthen Maternal Care in Kaduna.

Project Aisha Rolls Out BMAC Software to Boost Financial Systems in Lagos Hospitals

Improving Maternal Health Through Peer Learning and Innovation

Project Aisha Welcomes MSD for Mothers Global Leadership to Nigeria

Strengthening Diabetes & Hypertension Care in FCT

Harmonizing NCD Data for Stronger Health Systems

Strengthening NCD Care Through Partnership

Strengthening NCD Care in Lagos: A Collaborative Push for Impact

Transforming Diabetes Care in Imo PHCs

Strengthening Health Systems in Imo: From Strategy to Local Action

Driving Impact Through Data: Highlights from the IDAC Performance and Data Review Meeting in Imo State

World Hypertension Day 2025 in Imo State: Empowering Communities through Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement.

Tackling NCDs for the Poorest: Nigeria’s Progress through the Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission

Bridging Gaps in Diabetes Care in Nigeria: The DAC Phase II Project Holds Outreach in Abuja

HSDF Hosts Quarterly Review Meetings for (DAC) Project in Abuja and Lagos

HSDF Supports Q1 2026 SOC Meeting on BHCPF Implementation Progress

When Coordination Meets Reality: Lessons from a TWG Functionality Assessment in Kaduna State

Building the Frontline: Kaduna State’s Primary Health Care Workforce

Primary Health Care Workforce Composition, Distribution, and Strengthening Efforts in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Quarter 1 Kaduna Health Sector Partner Coordination Meeting

Planning Meeting for the Enrolment of 32,022 Vulnerable Beneficiaries under the Execution Grant

Kaduna State Convenes PHC Execution Grant Orientation Alignment Meeting

Kaduna State Conducts Data Collection Training for PHC Facility Expenditure Tracking Exercise

Kaduna State Validates Q1–Q2 2026 Execution Grant Workplan and Results Framework

Kaduna State PHC-Execution Grant: Orientation of State Leadership and Program Officers

Strengthening systems starts with alignment and collaboration.

PHC Financing Budget and Accountability Framework Tracker Development Workshop

HSDF Supports the Government of Somalia in Charting a Pathway for Sustainable Nutrition Financing through the Finance Capacity Development Platform (FCDP)

A Step closer to stronger NCD Care

Strengthening CKD Care Protocols in Nigeria

HSDF Collaborates with Kano State Ministry of Health and other Key Actors to Improve Access to Better Care for Diabetic Patients in Kano State through the Diabetes Awareness Campaign (DAC) Project

Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and FCT

HSDF Supports Local Technical Assistants (LTAs) in Kaduna State Towards Achieving Credible Data for Informed Decision Making

Stakeholders in Imo State Hold Debrief Meeting on the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Project’s Mentoring Visits

Engaging CBO Activities on the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Project in the FCT

Costs of Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Primary Care Facilities in Nigeria

Reducing Facility-Based Maternal and Neonatal Deaths in Three Nigerian States

Comparing Causes of Maternal Deaths in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Sub-Saharan Countries

Engaging School Children on the Diabetes Awareness and Care Project

Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and the FCT

Our Regional Program Highlights

Through strategic partnerships and evidence-based approaches, our work drives sustainable improvements in maternal and child health, disease prevention, and primary healthcare worldwide.

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Testimonial

What Our Partners Say

Stories and reflections from partners and communities, highlighting shared efforts and lasting impact

This training reminded us that every baby is expected to cry within the first minute of birth, and it's our duty as skilled birth attendants to make that happen.

Nurse Ajayi CNO LSPHCB

On behalf of Umunduka PHC in Okigwe LGA and all the DAC facilities in Okigwe, We appreciate the DAC team members for their supportive supervision in our various facilities yesterday. You guys are wonderful, may the good Lord continue to bless each and every one of us for the good work we're doing.

DAC Stakeholders Businessman

I'm truly grateful for this BEmONC training. The practical sessions have boosted my confidence, deepened my understanding, and has prepared me better for real-life emergencies.

Nurse Ademoye SNM Ayantuga PHC, Mushin LGA

I'm truly grateful for this BEmONC training. The practical sessions have boosted my confidence, deepened my understanding, and has prepared me better for real-life emergencies.

Nurse Ademoye SNM Ayantuga PHC, Mushin LGA

In terms of accountability and direct delivery of drugs and commodities to the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) facilities, one of the successes of the Drug Management Agency has been the Drug Revolving Facility (DRF) using the Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) Matrix supported by HSDF.

Pharmacist Adamu Audi Executive Director, Niger State Drug Management Agency

Owerri Municipal says a very BIG THANK YOU to all our resource persons and all the team in DAC and HSDF for their highly supportive mentorship and supervision to our facility today, and also coming at the right time when our consumables were needed most. THE MANAGEMENT, ENTIRE STAFF AND STUDENTS WHO WERE ENGAGED TODAY AT HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL SAYS THANK YOU AND MORE GREASE TO YOUR ELBOWS. IT'S NOT EASY REACHING OUT TO US.

Holy Family Hospital Ikenegbu Owerri Municipal

I have learned a lot more from the Kaduna State PHC Management Capacity Strengthening Plan (KPMSP) than the OICs themselves. The entire exercise has created an avenue for us to engage directly with the Facility Managers. It has shown us that the Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR) as we previously implemented did not percolate down to the facilities. It was essentially limited to the Zonal and LGA levels.

Dr Hamza Abubakar Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board

Please, permit me to thank the whole HSDF team for your tremendous support to our state. Our health workers are beginning to appreciate the essence of the eMTCT program. Data elements are not just abstracts required by the State Ministry of Health, but health workers are taking it now as indicators for assessing their contributions to the health of infants.

Dr John Markson Former State AIDS Program Coordinator, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Recent Activities

Stay up to date with HSDF’s latest milestones, events, and initiatives as we continue driving impact in health, nutrition, and development.

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