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10 Jun 26

Evidence Brief: Approaches and Frameworks to Strengthen Associations in Africa

Many private sector associations across Africa face challenges related to governance, financial sustainability, and member engagement, limiting their ability to deliver long-term value. This evidence brief explores practical approaches and frameworks for building stronger, more resilient, and member-driven associations, drawing lessons from the Connect and Learn for Sustainable Associations (CLOSA)…

05 May 26

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

In Nigeria’s northwest, Kaduna State is home to more than ten million people spread across 23 local government areas. Delivering primary health care (PHC) to a population of this size demands a workforce that is not only large enough but strategically distributed and appropriately skilled. Over the past five years,…

28 Apr 26

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

27 Apr 26

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

PHC Workforce Composition, Distribution, and Strengthening Efforts in Kaduna State, Nigeria Click the download link to view full resource file Download

14 Apr 26

1st Quarter National Nutrition Technical Working Group Meeting

HSDF participated in the 1st Quarter National Nutrition Technical Working Group meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to support coordinated planning for nutrition response during the lean season. Stakeholders reviewed implementation progress, identified priority actions for the next quarter, and aligned on strategies to strengthen…

30 Mar 26

Transforming Maternal Care: An Integrated Approach in Action

We are revolutionizing the maternal health landscape by replacing fragmented, siloed check-ups with a unified continuum of care that bridges the gap between clinical expertise, mental health support, and community-driven resources. By synchronizing every touchpoint from the first trimester through the critical postpartum period, our integrated model ensures that no…

27 Mar 26

Scaling Heat-Stable Carbetocin for Maternal Health in Nigeria

We are expanding access to Heat-Stable Carbetocin (HSC)—a life-saving solution for postpartum hemorrhage that requires no refrigeration. By overcoming cold-chain barriers, we are ensuring that every mother in Nigeria has access to the care she needs, even in the most remote communities.

13 Mar 26

Validation of the 2023–2024 STEPS Survey Nationwide Report

Earlier this year, HSDF participated in the national validation of Nigeria’s 2023–2024 STEPwise Survey on Non-Communicable Diseases (STEPS). Convened at the UN House, the meeting brought together government institutions, development partners, and leading academics to review and validate findings from the country’s first fully representative national dataset on NCDs. The…

09 Mar 26

National Validation Meeting for the Review of the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFAN) 2026–2035

From 26 to 27 January 2026, HSDF participated in the National Validation Meeting for the review of the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFAN) 2026–2035, held in Abuja and convened by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. The meeting brought together government institutions, development partners, and nutrition…

11 Nov 25

Three Key Lessons from the Health Financing Dialogue for Nutrition in Nigeria

Linking Health Financing Insights to Nutrition Outcomes in Nigeria: Three Takeaways Click the download link to view full resource file Download

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