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21 May 25

The Silent Hunger Holding Nigeria Back and How We Can Beat It

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Author: Kimbery Idoko Malnutrition remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing and persistent challenge in its development journey. Today, 40% of children under five are stunted and 8% are wasted, a […]

20 May 25

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

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The global burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs) disproportionately affects the world’s poorest population, those with the least access to prevention, treatment, and care. In response, the Lancet Commission […]

13 Dec 24

Enhancing Labor and Childbirth Services at Ifako-Ijaiye PHCC – A Collaborative Journey with Project Aisha

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Located in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, Ifako-Ijaiye Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) has become a cornerstone for maternal health services in its community. Operating 24 hours a day, the […]

08 Jul 24

Improved Monitoring of Labor and Delivery with the Use of Partograph: Spotlight on Babban Dodo Primary Health Centre, Zaria

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Partograph training for Skilled Birth Attendants facilitated by Dr Hauwa Mahmud at Babban Dodo Primary Health Center. Babban Dodo Primary Health Centre (PHC) is a busy facility nestled in the […]

21 Mar 24

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

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a significant burden on public health globally, with diabetes and hypertension being two of the most prevalent and impactful conditions. Addressing these NCDs requires a comprehensive […]

January 3, 2024
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Introduction: The availability of quality primary health care (PHC) services in Nigeria is limited. The PHC system faces significant challenges and the improvement and expansion of PHC services is constrained by […]

06 Dec 23

HSDF Screens 500+ Individuals and Raises Diabetes Awareness Across Four States in Nigeria

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HSDF marked the 2023 World Diabetes Day in the FCT, Imo, Kano and Lagos states. Events included global walks, Diabetes and Hypertension screening, and educational sessions. Over 500 individuals were […]

22 Nov 23

First Cross-country Learning Event: Blood Donor Retention and Mobilization

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Access to safe blood continues to be a public health priority worldwide. Most countries rely heavily on blood donations from their population for safe blood supply. Voluntary non-remunerated blood donor […]

10 Nov 21

Niger State Adopts Automated Control Room Process

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BackgroundA review of key program indicators reported by health facilities in Niger State revealed some challenges with reported data quality. To mitigate these challenges, a data quality-focused control room was […]

12 Oct 21

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

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The National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) is the system for the collection, collation, storage, and dissemination of service delivery data in the Nigerian healthcare system. It provides information on […]

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