Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # HSDF ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hsdf.org.ng/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Strengthening Maternal Care: Lagos State QI Trainers Lead Facility-Level Impact](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-maternal-care-lagos-state-qi-trainers-lead-facility-level-impact/) - Lagos State’s newly trained Quality Improvement (QI) trainers are driving real change across primary healthcare facilities. After completing intensive QI capacity-building under Project Aisha, they have begun training and mentoring frontline workers, strengthening maternal care practices across 69 PHCs in 16 LGAs. Their leadership is helping embed a sustainable culture of quality improvement and advancing better outcomes for women and families. - [Three Key Lessons from the Health Financing Dialogue for Nutrition in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/three-lessons-from-the-health-financing-dialogue-and-what-they-mean-for-nutrition-in-nigeria/) - Linking Health Financing Insights to Nutrition Outcomes in Nigeria: Three TakeawaysClick the download link to view full resource fileDownload - [PHC Financing Budget and Accountability Framework Tracker Development Workshop](https://hsdf.org.ng/phc-financing-budget-and-accountability-framework-tracker-development-workshop/) - HSDF supported the development of Kaduna State’s PHC Financing Budget and Accountability Framework Tracker, providing technical expertise on linking AOP indicators to financing flows. The workshop produced a draft accountability tool, roadmap, and renewed partner collaboration to enhance transparency and strengthen PHC service delivery. - [A Step closer to stronger NCD Care](https://hsdf.org.ng/a-step-closer-to-stronger-ncd-care/) - HSDF joined partners including FMoH, WHO, CHAI, and SPAEN to validate national training manuals and strengthen systems for NCD care. Together, they are laying the foundation for coordinated, data-driven, and equitable health services across Nigeria. - [Technical Support to NHIA: Data-Driven Baseline Assessment of Health Insurance Coverage in North Central Nigeria (Lot 1)](https://hsdf.org.ng/technical-support-to-nhia-data-driven-baseline-assessment/) - HSDF provided technical support to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in conducting a baseline assessment of health insurance coverage across North Central Nigeria (Lot 1). The findings revealed a 2.77% coverage rate, providing critical insights to guide targeted reforms and advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). - [Project AISHA Partners with Lagos State and FMOH under the MAMII Initiative](https://hsdf.org.ng/project-aisha-partners-with-lagos-state-and-fmoh-under-the-mamii-initiative/) - HSDF, through Project AISHA, is partnering with the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of Health under the MAMII Initiative to strengthen maternal health systems. The collaboration is driving evidence-based interventions and coordinated action to improve access to quality care across high-burden communities. - [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](https://hsdf.org.ng/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/) - 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 approach involving multiple stakeholders. In response to this pressing need, we are excited to share that the DAC project facilitated and supported the Kano State - [Advancing Health Security and System Resilience in Kaduna StateN](https://hsdf.org.ng/advancing-health-security-and-system-resilience-in-kaduna-staten/) - The HSDF and KSSDP teams joined stakeholders at the 13th Kaduna State Council on Health to strengthen collaboration on health security, financing, and innovation. Day 1 featured key launches, panel discussions, and technical sessions focused on building resilient, data-driven health systems in Kaduna State. - [Lagos Wraps Up QI ToT Workshop](https://hsdf.org.ng/lagos-wraps-up-qi-tot-workshop/) - Lagos State has concluded a 5-day Quality Improvement Training of Trainers workshop under Project Aisha. The program equipped 77 participants with skills in data use, problem-solving, and mentorship. Over the next nine months, they will train 140 frontline workers across 70 PHCs, strengthening maternal care and building a sustainable QI system. - [Scaling Quality Improvement: Building Competency for Statewide Impact.](https://hsdf.org.ng/scaling-quality-improvement-building-competency-for-statewide-impact/) - HSDF, through Project Aisha, is building a stronger Quality Improvement system in Lagos. At the ongoing QI Training of Trainers workshop, 77 frontline providers have been equipped to serve as trainers and mentors, helping to scale progress in reducing maternal deaths and improving service delivery statewide. - [Project Aisha QI Cluster Meeting Fosters Peer Learning and Progress](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-private-healthcare-project-aisha-qi-cluster-meeting-fosters-peer-learning-and-progress/) - Building on the momentum from last month’s Maternal Health Quality Improvement (MHQI) Summit, the Project Aisha team recently brought together representatives from 11 private hospitals in Lagos State for a peer-to-peer QI cluster meeting. The session served as a platform to share lessons learned, review progress data, and strategize on scaling successful interventions.Since the launch - [Private Sector Engagement to Enhance Food Security in West Africa](https://hsdf.org.ng/enhancing-food-security-in-west-africa/) - Case Study on Food Security in West AfricaClick the download link to view Case Study fileDownload - [Institutionalizing MHQI in Zaria LGA: A Lasting Impact](https://hsdf.org.ng/institutionalizing-mhqi-in-zaria-lga-a-lasting-impact/) - Zaria LGA is embedding Quality Improvement into maternal health delivery—with Project Aisha’s support—leading to measurable gains in safer deliveries and better ANC services. - [Kaduna State Strengthens Health Sector Planning for 2026](https://hsdf.org.ng/kaduna-state-strengthens-health-sector-planning-for-2026/) - Kaduna State, with HSDF’s support, is aligning health sector plans with SMART targets and partner initiatives to deliver a stronger, more efficient 2026 Annual Operational Plan. - [Strengthening CKD Care Protocols in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-ckd-care-protocols-in-nigeria/) - HSDF joined partners to strengthen Nigeria’s CKD training protocol, expanding care pathways and improving guidance for early detection, referrals, and treatment. - [Strengthening Diabetes & Hypertension Care in FCT](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-diabetes-hypertension-care-in-fct/) - The IDAC Project is transforming chronic disease care in FCT by mentoring health workers, improving referrals, and ensuring reliable access to diabetes and hypertension treatment. - [Project Aisha Partners with TBAs to Strengthen Maternal Care in Kaduna.](https://hsdf.org.ng/project-aisha-partners-with-tbas-to-strengthen-maternal-care-in-kaduna/) - Project Aisha supported Kaduna State in developing its first TBA Policy, integrating TBAs into the health system as trusted partners to improve maternal care. - [Project Aisha Rolls Out BMAC Software to Boost Financial Systems in Lagos Hospitals](https://hsdf.org.ng/project-aisha-rolls-out-bmac-software/) - Project Aisha introduced the BMAC software in Lagos hospitals, equipping staff with tools to digitize financial processes and strengthen systems for sustainable quality healthcare. - [Kaduna Reviews Project HOPE Progress at Mid-Year Meeting](https://hsdf.org.ng/kaduna-reviews-project-hope-progress-at-mid-year-meeting/) - At the Project HOPE mid-year review, Kaduna stakeholders assessed sectoral progress and set priorities for better health, education, and governance outcomes—with HSDF offering strategic technical support. - [HSDF Supports Strengthening Health Budget Planning in Kaduna State.](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-health-budget-planning-in-kaduna-state/) - HSDF supports Kaduna State’s push for transparent, data-driven health budgeting through targeted training and technical assistance. - [Improving Maternal Health Through Peer Learning and Innovation](https://hsdf.org.ng/improving-maternal-health-through-peer-learning-and-innovation/) - Project Aisha’s QI Learning Session unites health workers across Lagos to share data-driven solutions for better maternal care. - [Harmonizing NCD Data for Stronger Health Systems](https://hsdf.org.ng/harmonizing-ncd-data-for-stronger-health-systems/) - HSDF joined key partners to validate a unified NCD data tool—moving toward better reporting and stronger decisions. - [Strengthening NCD Care Through Partnership](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-ncd-care-through-partnership/) - Here's a short website excerpt for you: **WDF Visits Abuja to Assess Progress on IDAC Project** The World Diabetes Foundation joined HSDF's IDAC team in Abuja to observe ongoing efforts in tackling diabetes and hypertension. The visit highlighted grassroots progress, health worker dedication, and the power of partnerships in advancing NCD care across Nigeria. - [Strengthening NCD Care in Lagos: A Collaborative Push for Impact](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-ncd-care-in-lagos-a-collaborative-push-for-impact/) - Here’s a short website excerpt: **The World Diabetes Foundation, alongside HSDF and HMI, recently toured DAC Project sites in Lagos. The visit highlighted local progress in diabetes and hypertension care, featuring high-level advocacy, PHC visits, and community outreach activities.** - [Transforming Diabetes Care in Imo PHCs](https://hsdf.org.ng/transforming-diabetes-care-in-imo-phcs/) - HSDF, in partnership with the Imo State Government and the World Diabetes Foundation, is strengthening diabetes care in 78 PHCs through coaching, mentorship, and innovative practices—driving early detection and better outcomes in underserved communities. - [Driving Nutrition Impact Through Smarter Investments at #IHEA2025](https://hsdf.org.ng/driving-nutrition-impact-through-smarter-investments-at-ihea2025/) - At the recently concluded International Health Economics Association (iHEA) World Congress 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Augustine Aghogho Omodieke, Health Financing Team Lead at HSDF, delivered a powerful presentation on the outcomes of an optimization modeling study conducted across four Nigerian states.His presentation highlighted the persistent burden of malnutrition in Nigeria and examined the country’s nutrition - [Project Aisha Welcomes MSD for Mothers Global Leadership to Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/project-aisha-welcomes-msd-for-mothers-global-leadership-to-nigeria/) - Project Aisha Welcomes MSD for Mothers Global Leadership to NigeriaThis past week, Project Aisha had the honour of welcoming the MSD for Mothers Global Leadership Team to Nigeria for a series of strategic engagements with project teams, state officials, and frontline health workers, focused on improving maternal health systems.On July 14, 2025, at the MSD - [Strengthening Health Systems in Imo: From Strategy to Local Action](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-health-systems-in-imo-from-strategy-to-local-action/) - 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐨𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞Last week, we participated in a high-impact, four-day capacity-building workshop on Health System Strengthening and Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Development in Owerri.The workshop was organized by the Imo State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (SMoH) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and key partners. It aimed to - [Reimagining Health Planning in Kaduna: From Spreadsheets to Systems Thinking](https://hsdf.org.ng/reimagining-health-planning-in-kaduna-from-spreadsheets-to-systems-thinking/) - 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐎𝐏𝐬Health leaders from across Kaduna State gathered in Zaria for a pivotal capacity-building workshop under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). The Cascade Training on Health Systems Strengthening and Annual Operational Plans (AOPs) aimed to enhance adoption of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) - [Reimagining Primary Health Care for a Healthier Africa](https://hsdf.org.ng/reimagining-primary-health-care-for-a-healthier-africa/) - Reimagining Primary Health Care for a Healthier AfricaEarlier this week, the Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF) convened leading voices in Abuja to chart a new course for universal health coverage and health security across Africa.Held at the Lake Green Field Hotel, the forum featured influential stakeholders including the Special Adviser to the President on - [Kaduna State Advances Health Reform with Unified Vision](https://hsdf.org.ng/kaduna-state-advances-health-reform-with-unified-vision/) - The 2025 Kaduna State Health Sector Retreat, held in Lagos with support from the Gates Foundation, marked a strategic leap forward in consolidating health sector progress. Guided by the theme “From Insights to Impact”, the retreat brought together senior government officials, MDAs, legislators, and development partners to review progress, align with national reform priorities (SWAp, - [The Silent Hunger Holding Nigeria Back and How We Can Beat It](https://hsdf.org.ng/silent-hunger-nigeria/) - 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 troubling rise from just five years ago, according to the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. These numbers are more than statistics; they reflect the - [Nigeria Charts a Data-Driven Path to Health System Reform](https://hsdf.org.ng/nigeria-charts-a-data-driven-path-to-health-system-reform/) - Earlier this month, health leaders from Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT met in Abuja for the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NSHRII) Leadership, Health Systems Strengthening & Planning Workshop, a flagship event convened by the Federal Ministry of Health.This dynamic 5-day workshop deepened capacity for designing technically sound, fiscally realistic Annual Operational Plans - [Project Aisha Advances Maternal Health in Lagos](https://hsdf.org.ng/𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭-𝐀𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚/) - To improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes across Lagos State, the Project Aisha team held its second Maternal Health Quality Improvement (MHQI) learning session for the second collaborative at Dover Hotel, Ikeja. Over the course of three days, more than 75 participants from 11 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) and 6 Maternity Centers in Agege and - [Kaduna Charts Bold Path for Climate-Health Action](https://hsdf.org.ng/kaduna-charts-bold-path-for-climate-health-action/) - Kaduna State is taking bold, strategic steps to safeguard public health in the face of climate change! At the recently concluded Domestication and Validation Meeting held at Hotel Seventeen in Kaduna State, stakeholders aligned Kaduna’s health planning with Nigeria’s Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP). The meeting aimed to:· Validate a climate-health community engagement framework· Align national strategies - [Kaduna Hosts Strategic Monitoring & Evaluation Meeting to Harmonize Health Planning](https://hsdf.org.ng/kaduna-hosts-strategic-monitoring-evaluation/) - In a renewed push to harmonize state-wide health initiatives and improve health outcomes for its citizens, the Kaduna State Ministry of Health recently convened a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Technical Working Group meeting with a focus on the following key priorities:Finalizing the M&E framework for state-led reviewsAggregating facility-level data for actionable insightsValidating Terms of References - [Empowering Midwives, Saving Lives: BEmONC Training Strengthens Maternal & Newborn Care in Lagos](https://hsdf.org.ng/empowering-midwives-saving-lives/) - Last week, Project Aisha, in collaboration with the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), hosted the second round of a 7-day Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) training for 35 mid-level midwives from selected facilities in Lagos. Spearheaded by Nurse Ann Olasumbo Oyesanya, Director of Nursing Services at LSPHCB, the training aimed to - [Driving Impact Through Data: Highlights from the IDAC Performance and Data Review Meeting in Imo State](https://hsdf.org.ng/idac-performance-and-data-review-in-imo-state/) - Effective data management is central to informed decision-making in healthcare leadership and public health planning. As part of the ongoing Integrated Diabetes Awareness and Care (IDAC) Project, we collaborated with the Imo State Ministry of Health and the Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, to host a three-day Performance and Data Review Meeting in Owerri - [HSDF Facilitates Kaduna State Health Workforce Data Validation Workshop.](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-facilitates-kaduna-state-health/) - In a landmark 2-day event, the Kaduna State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, led a comprehensive data validation workshop. The initiative aims to build a complete and accurate registry of health workers across all levels—primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities.Key statistics validated during the - [HSDF Participates in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Policy Dialogue in Kaduna State](https://hsdf.org.ng/𝐇𝐒𝐃𝐅-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬/) - With nearly 1 in 8 girls aged 15–19 in Kaduna State already mothers—largely due to early marriage—the State Ministry of Health is taking proactive steps to address this by strengthening institutional collaboration with strategic partners.Last week in Zaria, our Kaduna State Service Delivery Project (KSSDP) team joined a policy dialogue aimed at advancing a bold, - [HSDF Supports Kaduna State Government in Strengthening Healthcare System through the Kaduna State Service Delivery Project (KSSDP)](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-kaduna-health-kssdp/) - Since 2024, the Kaduna State government has been working with key partners, including HSDF, SFH, and UNICEF, to develop a unified monitoring and evaluation framework with a view to reinforcing various health policies and programs across the State.Last week, the State Ministry of Health took a major step toward achieving its five-year strategic goals by - [Project Aisha Partners with Lagos State Government to Develop Curriculum for Traditional Birth Attendant Training across the State](https://hsdf.org.ng/project-aisha-partners-with-lagos-state-government-to-develop-curriculum-for-traditional-birth-attendant-training-across-the-state/) - Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) remain vital healthcare providers in many communities. Last week, the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) and FHI 360 hosted a 3-day workshop at the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce, focused on equipping TBAs with standardized guidelines to ensure safe maternal care and prompt referrals for high-risk cases.Led by Dr. Oludara - [Tackling NCDs for the Poorest: Nigeria’s Progress through the Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission](https://hsdf.org.ng/ncds-and-poverty-nigeria-progress/) - 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 on Reframing NCDs and Injuries for the Poorest Billion is driving a transformative agenda in low-resource settings, including Nigeria.In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of - [World Hypertension Day 2025 in Imo State: Empowering Communities through Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement.](https://hsdf.org.ng/whd2025-imo-bp-awareness/) - To commemorate World Hypertension Day 2025, HSDF partnered with key stakeholders in Imo State to promote accurate blood pressure measurement, raise community awareness, and strengthen the fight against hypertension. - [HSDF Partners with Key Stakeholders through the DAC Project to Advance Hypertension Advocacy at the National Assembly](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-partners-with-key-stakeholders-through-the-dac-project-to-advance-hypertension-advocacy-at-the-national-assembly/) - Last week, our Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) team led an advocacy engagement at the National Assembly in Abuja alongside key partners from the NCDI network – including FMoHSW, PSI, Codix Group, RTSL, and WHO.We were honored to meet with the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the Clerk of the National - [Project Aisha’s Maternal Health Quality Improvement Summit is this Thursday!](https://hsdf.org.ng/project-aishas-maternal-health-quality-improvement-summit-is-this-thursday/) - Join Dr. Kelechi Ohiri – DG of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas Kolo, Dr. Chibugo Okoli, Dr. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq (National Coordinaror NHSRII and Sector Wide Approach, SWAp), Dr. Sodzi Sodzi Tetteh (CEO, National Vaccine Institute), Dr. Adetoun Akor, Dr. Oladayo Malomo (Medical Director, Metador Medical Center), and other remarkable thought - [Bridging Gaps in Diabetes Care in Nigeria: The DAC Phase II Project Holds Outreach in Abuja](https://hsdf.org.ng/bridging-gaps-in-diabetes-care-in-nigeria-the-dac-phase-ii-project-holds-outreach-in-abuja/) - The Integrated Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC II) Project, led by HSDF in collaboration with FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), is bringing diabetes prevention and care directly to communities in four Abuja area councils namely: AMAC, Bwari, Kuje, and Gwagwalada.In April, the project expanded its screening efforts to high-traffic areas, including Wuse, Old - [HSDF Supports the Government of Somalia in Charting a Pathway for Sustainable Nutrition Financing through the Finance Capacity Development Platform (FCDP)](https://hsdf.org.ng/finance-capacity-development-platform-fcdp/) - In its ongoing efforts to improve nutrition outcomes, the Government of Somalia, through the Office of the Prime Minister and in partnership with HSDF, conducted a comprehensive landscape assessment and analysis of nutrition financing in the country. Using a multi-pronged approach— including desk and literature reviews, key informant interviews, and broad stakeholder consultations— the assessment - [Federal Ministry of Budget, National and Economic Planning Inaugurates Technical Working Group to Drive Multisectoral Food and Nutrition Efforts in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/federal-ministry-of-budget-national-and-economic-planning-inaugurates-technical-working-group-to-drive-multisectoral-food-and-nutrition-efforts-in-nigeria/) - As part of its ongoing efforts to improve nutrition outcomes in Nigeria, the Director of Social Development at the Federal Ministry of Budget, National and Economic Planning (FMBNEP), in collaboration with the World Bank, hosted a 2-day multisectoral stakeholders meeting last week. The meeting brought together key technical and implementing partners, including HSDF, the Federal - [Strengthening Maternal Health: Highlights from Project Aisha’s 5th MHQI Collaborative](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-maternal-health-highlights-from-project-aishas-5th-mhqi-collaborative/) - Project Aisha recently hosted its 5th Maternal Health Quality Improvement (MHQI) Learning Session for the Kaduna Collaborative in Zaria, bringing together 39 participants from selected health facilities and leadership-level staff from SMOH, SPHCB, Zonal, and Zaria LGHA.This two-day event marked a significant milestone in our strategy to reduce maternal deaths and obstetric complications in the - [HSDF Hosts Quarterly Review Meetings for (DAC) Project in Abuja and Lagos](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-hosts-quarterly-review-meetings-for-dac-project-in-abuja-and-lagos/) - The Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) project held its first quarterly data review in Abuja (March 11-12) and Lagos (March 13) to assess project progress, data quality, and service delivery improvements. These sessions allowed key stakeholders to review milestones, address challenges, and plan the next steps for sustainable impact.In Abuja, the project reached 152,944 people - [𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬!](https://hsdf.org.ng/𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝/) - Today, we unite with the global movement to raise awareness about the importance of health and well-being for all. This year’s theme, “𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬” emphasizes the importance of providing quality care to women and babies, addressing both immediate and long-term health needs. This focus is critical, as current estimates indicate that nearly 𝟑𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 - [Advocacy article _A call to action against Malnutrition](https://hsdf.org.ng/advocacy-article-_a-call-to-action-against-malnutrition/) - Advocacy article_A call to action against MalnutritionClick the download link to view full resource fileDownload - [AFHEA 2025 Conference presentations](https://hsdf.org.ng/afhea-2025-conference-presentations/) - AfHEA_Action Learning in KadunaClick the download link to view full resource fileDownload AfHEA_CHIPS Programme AssessmentClick the download link to view full resource fileDownload AfHEA Conference - Severe Pre-Eclampsia ChecklistClick the download link to view full resource fileDownload AfHEA-2025-CONFERENCE-Innovative Tool for JFKMC Supply Chain 2Click the download link to view full resource fileDownload AfHEA-2025-CONFERENCE-POWER-POINT-TEMPLATEClick the download - [Enhancing Labor and Childbirth Services at Ifako-Ijaiye PHCC – A Collaborative Journey with Project Aisha](https://hsdf.org.ng/enhancing-labour-and-delivery-services-at-ifako-ijaiye-phc-through-project-aishas-collaborative-efforts/) - 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 center serves a densely populated area and is staffed by a dedicated team of 9 healthcare professionals, including nurses, midwives, and health attendants. The PHCC - [Trends in Healthcare – AI Spotlight](https://hsdf.org.ng/trends-in-healthcare-ai-spotlight/) - AI's Revolutionary Impact on Healthcare in Nigeria [TS_Poll id="1"] The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in core business operations has emerged as a game-changer in today’s dynamic world, optimizing business operations across multiple industries. AI has had a significant impact on industries like healthcare, radically altering how services are provided, accessed, and optimized. In terms - [Immunization Financing Landscape In Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/immunization-financing-landscape-in-nigeria/) - Immunization Financing Landscape in Nigera_ Challenges and Opportunities for SutainabilityDownload - [Improved Monitoring of Labor and Delivery with the Use of Partograph: Spotlight on Babban Dodo Primary Health Centre, Zaria](https://hsdf.org.ng/improved-monitoring-of-labor-and-delivery-with-the-use-of-partograph-spotlight-on-babban-dodo-primary-health-centre-zaria/) - 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 heart of a semi-urban community in Zaria LGA of Kaduna state. Despite the perennial challenge of an inadequate workforce and limited resources, coupled with local 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 heart of a semi-urban community in Zaria LGA of Kaduna state. Despite the perennial challenge of an inadequate workforce and limited resources, coupled with local - - [New Brand Vote](https://hsdf.org.ng/new-brand-vote/) - [totalpoll id="15918"] - [Inauguration of the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Phase 2 Project Steering Committee in Imo State](https://hsdf.org.ng/inauguration-of-the-diabetes-awareness-and-care-dac-phase-2-project-steering-committee-in-imo-state/) - The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) in collaboration with Imo State Ministry of health is currently implementing the second phase of Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) project in Imo State. The DAC phase 2 project aims to increase awareness, access to integrated care, and utilization of T2DM and hypertension data in four Nigerian States - [An assessment of primary health care costs and resource requirements in Kaduna and Kano, Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/an-assessment-of-primary-health-care-costs-and-resource-requirements-in-kaduna-and-kano-nigeria/) - 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 low government spending on health, especially on PHC. Out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures dominate health spending in Nigeria and the reliance on OOP payments leads to financial - [HSDF Screens 500+ Individuals and Raises Diabetes Awareness Across Four States in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-screens-500-individuals-and-raises-diabetes-awareness-across-four-states-in-nigeria/) - 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 screened, and more than 20,000 persons received awareness messages. This initiative is a part of the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Phase II Project, funded - [First Cross-country Learning Event: Blood Donor Retention and Mobilization ](https://hsdf.org.ng/first-cross-country-learning-event-blood-donor-retention-and-mobilization-/) - 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 recruitment (VNRBD), mobilization and retention is needed to maintain an adequate blood supply. Research has found that blood from voluntary blood donors is safer and - [HSS Accelerator Cross-country Learning to support strengthening of the safe blood systems in Liberia, Rwanda, & Malawi: Blood and Plasma Donor Mobilization and Retention](https://hsdf.org.ng/hss-accelerator-cross-country-learning-to-support-strengthening-of-the-safe-blood-systems-in-liberia-rwanda-malawi-blood-and-plasma-donor-mobilization-and-retention/) - SB_LE_Blood-donor_webinar_FINAL-1Download - [The Nigerian Health Insurance Authority Act: Required actions for Implementation for healthcare providers](https://hsdf.org.ng/the-nigerian-health-insurance-authority-nhia-act-its-impact-on-nigerians-and-key-actions-required-for-implementation/) - C_NHIA_KP_HCP-The-Nigerian-health-insurance-authority-3Download - [The Nigerian Health Insurance Authority Act: Required actions for Implementation for policy makers](https://hsdf.org.ng/performance-management_the-nigerian-health-insurance-authoritynhia-act-its-impact-on-nigerians-and-key-actions-required-for-implementation/) - C_NHIA_KP_PM-The-Nigerian-health-insurance-authority-copy-3Download - [Improving Health Outcomes for Women, Children, and Adolescents through Evidence-Based Investments - The Global Financing Facility Case Study](https://hsdf.org.ng/improving-health-outcomes-for-women-children-and-adolescents-through-evidence-based-investments-the-global-financing-facility-case-study/) - Case-Study-4-The-GFF-Case-StudyDownload - [Healthcare Management Capacity Strengthening in Nigeria – A Case of Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board](https://hsdf.org.ng/healthcare-management-capacity-strengthening-in-nigeria-a-case-of-kaduna-state-primary-health-care-board/) - Case-Study-3-Healthcare-Management-Capacity-Strengthening-Case-StudyDownload - [The Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Phase (I) Project Case Study](https://hsdf.org.ng/the-diabetes-awareness-and-care-dac-phase-i-project-case-study/) - Case-Study-2-The-Diabetes-Awareness-and-Care-DAC-Phase-I-Project-Case-StudyDownload - [Additional Financing Nigeria State Health Investment Project (AF-NSHIP) Case Study](https://hsdf.org.ng/additional-financing-nigeria-state-health-investment-project-af-nship-case-study/) - Case-Study-1-Additional-Financing-Nigeria-State-Health-Investment-Project-AF-NSHIP-Case-StudyDownload - [HSDF and IHI Co-facilitates Clinical Expert Workshop for Implementing Maternal Health Quality Improvement Learning Collaboratives under the MSD-for-Mothers-funded Project Aisha in Lagos State](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-and-ihi-co-facilitates-clinical-expert-workshop-for-implementing-maternal-health-quality-improvement-learning-collaboratives-under-the-msd-for-mothers-funded-project-aisha-in-lagos-state/) - Last week, HSDF co-facilitated a workshop designed to review facility-based drivers of poor maternal outcome and the development of a quality improvement (QI) change package to be implemented in project health facilities towards combating gaps in maternal healthcare delivery. The one-day workshop, which was held at the Amber Residence in GRA Ikeja, brought together over - [HSDF Participates in Project Aisha’s Refresher Training for Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) on Safe Birth Practices in Lagos State](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-participates-in-project-aishas-refresher-training-for-traditional-birth-attendants-tbas-on-safe-birth-practices-in-lagos-state/) - Despite the increase in childbirths in health facilities in Lagos state, the patronage of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) remains a common feature. Thus, to reduce maternal deaths, it is expedient to ensure safer birth practices are embraced among this group. Project Aisha a consortium consisting of HSDF, IHP, mDoc, and IHI, in collaboration with the - [Overview of The HSDF Resource Center for PHC Facilities Public Financial Management Systems](https://hsdf.org.ng/overview-of-the-hsdf-resource-center-for-phc-facilities-public-financial-management-systems/) - Introduction and Background The Primary HealthCare (PHC) System in Nigeria is the foundation of the healthcare system and was established to bring health closer to the people, in the community, and elicit their full participation. Nigeria can make better use of public funds for PHC and reduce inefficiencies by improving the alignment between the public - [Overview of The HSDF Resource Center for PHC Facilities Public Financial Management Systems](https://hsdf.org.ng/overview-of-the-hsdf-resource-center-for-phc-facilities-public-financial-management-systems/) - Introduction and Background The Primary HealthCare (PHC) System in Nigeria is the foundation of the healthcare system and was established to bring health closer to the people, in the community, and elicit their full participation. Nigeria can make better use of public funds for PHC and reduce inefficiencies by improving the alignment between the public - [The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) supports Nigerian states in achieving allocative efficiency in nutrition investment through the Optima Nutrition Project](https://hsdf.org.ng/the-health-strategy-and-delivery-foundation-hsdf-supports-nigerian-states-in-achieving-allocative-efficiency-in-nutrition-investment-through-the-optima-nutrition-project/) - The Nigeria Context The prevalence of malnutrition continues to pose a challenge to economy and human capital development in Nigeria [1]. According to the Global Nutrition Report, Nigeria ranks among the top three countries in the world with the highest estimated number of children (under the age of five) that are stunted (India - 46.6 - [Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement](https://hsdf.org.ng/africa-continental-free-trade-area-afcfta-agreement/) - AfCFTA Knowledge ProductDownload - [IHI, HSDF and Lagos state quality improvement (QI) mentors jointly facilitate the Maiden Edition of the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Collaborative Learning Session on Project Aisha](https://hsdf.org.ng/ihi-hsdf-and-lagos-state-quality-improvement-qi-mentors-jointly-facilitate-the-maiden-edition-of-the-maternal-health-quality-improvement-collaborative-learning-session-on-project-aisha/) - The 3-day peer learning event seeks to establish a maternal health Quality Improvement (QI) collaborative and develop quality improvement competency of selected general hospitals, private hospitals, and Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities within Lagos state. Among other things, participants will learn how to use QI tools and techniques in delivering tangible improvements within their facilities. - [HSDF Co-Facilitates the 3rd International Community Health Worker Symposium in Monrovia, Liberia](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-co-facilitates-the-3rd-international-community-health-worker-symposium-in-monrovia-liberia/) - The symposium themed Advancing Community Health Worker Programs to Build Resilient and Equitable Health Systems that Accelerate Primary Health Care for Universal Health Coverage was aimed at facilitating a global exchange of knowledge and solutions for scaling and sustaining community health programs towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The 5-day event brought together delegations - [HSDF Co-Facilitates Peer Review Workshop for the World Bank-Supported Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-co-facilitates-peer-review-workshop-for-the-world-bank-supported-accelerating-nutrition-results-in-nigeria-anrin-project/) - The 3-day peer review workshop, which commenced on Wednesday March 29th at the Lagos Continental Hotel, seeks to provide a platform for stakeholders to share their knowledge and experiences to improve the nutrition data collection, analysis, and interpretation process to enable better decision-making and service delivery. The learning event is themed “Improving Nutrition Data Download, - [HSDF Partners with USAID to Launch the Connect and Learn for Sustainable Associations Project in Accra, Ghana](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-partners-with-usaid-to-launch-the-connect-and-learn-for-sustainable-associations-project-in-accra-ghana/) - We are pleased to announce that the USAID-funded Connect and Learn for Sustainable Associations (CLOSA) project kicked off in Accra on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 with over 40 attendees from the private and public sectors in Ghana. The aim of the CLOSA project is to help private sector associations (PSAs) in the health, agriculture, and - [Assessing preferred referral destinations of individuals identified with hyperglycaemia and elevated blood pressure on the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) project in Imo state.](https://hsdf.org.ng/assessing-preferred-referral-destinations-of-individuals-identified-with-hyperglycaemia-and-elevated-blood-pressure-on-the-diabetes-awareness-and-care-dac-project-in-imo-state/) - Authors: Geoffrey Anyaegbu | Chinonyerem Egekwu | Christine Ezenwafor | Christiana Osuji Executive Summary/Key points Diabetes and hypertension are chronic diseases with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. On the DAC project, we followed up with 71 individuals identified with hyperglycaemia and elevated blood sugar levels who were referred to secondary hospitals for expert management. Follow up - [Improving Quality of Care in Primary Health-Care Facilities in Rural Nigeria: Successes and Challenges](https://hsdf.org.ng/improving-quality-of-care-in-primary-health-care-facilities-in-rural-nigeria-successes-and-challenges/) - Read more - [Evaluating the Quality of Antihypertensive Drugs in Lagos State, Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/evaluating-the-quality-of-antihypertensive-drugs-in-lagos-state-nigeria/) - Read more - [Integration of Priority Population, Health and Nutrition Interventions into Health Systems: Systematic Review](https://hsdf.org.ng/integration-of-priority-population-health-and-nutrition-interventions-into-health-systems-systematic-review/) - Read more - [A systematic review of the evidence of Integration of Targeted Health Interventions Into Health Systems](https://hsdf.org.ng/a-systematic-review-of-the-evidence-of-integration-of-targeted-health-interventions-into-health-systems/) - Read more - [Integration of Targeted Health Interventions into Health Systems: A Conceptual Framework for Analysis](https://hsdf.org.ng/integration-of-targeted-health-interventions-into-health-systems-a-conceptual-framework-for-analysis/) - Read more - [HIV/AIDS Reduction in Iran](https://hsdf.org.ng/hiv-aids-reduction-in-iran/) - Read more - [House Staff Communication Training and Patient Experience Scores](https://hsdf.org.ng/house-staff-communication-training-and-patient-experience-scores/) - Read more - [What is the Cost of Providing Outpatient HIV Counseling and Testing and Antiretroviral Therapy Services in Selected Public Health Facilities in Nigeria?](https://hsdf.org.ng/what-is-the-cost-of-providing-outpatient-hiv-counseling-and-testing-and-antiretroviral-therapy-services-in-selected-public-health-facilities-in-nigeria/) - Read more - [Working in Health: Financing and Managing the Public Sector Health Workforce](https://hsdf.org.ng/working-in-health-financing-and-managing-the-public-sector-health-workforce/) - Read more - [Roundtable Discussion: What is the Future Role of the Private Sector in Health?](https://hsdf.org.ng/roundtable-discussion-what-is-the-future-role-of-the-private-sector-in-health/) - Read more - [Countdown to 2030: Tracking Progress Towards Universal Coverage for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health](https://hsdf.org.ng/countdown-to-2030-tracking-progress-towards-universal-coverage-for-reproductive-maternal-newborn-and-child-health/) - Read more - [As Assessment of Data Availability, Quality and Use in Malaria Program Decision Making in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/as-assessment-of-data-availability-quality-and-use-in-malaria-program-decision-making-in-nigeria/) - Read more - [Influence of Organizational Structure and Administrative Processes on the Performance of State-Level Malaria Programs in Nigeria.](https://hsdf.org.ng/influence-of-organizational-structure-and-administrative-processes-on-the-performance-of-state-level-malaria-programs-in-nigeria-2/) - Read more - [Evidence from the Kaduna State Health Accounts on the pattern of sub-national health spending in Nigeria, 2016](https://hsdf.org.ng/evidence-from-the-kaduna-state-health-accounts-on-the-pattern-of-sub-national-health-spending-in-nigeria-2016/) - [The effectiveness of payment for performance in health care: A meta-analysis and exploration of variation in outcomes.](https://hsdf.org.ng/the-effectiveness-of-payment-for-performance-in-health-care-a-meta-analysis-and-exploration-of-variation-in-outcomes/) - Read more - [A reporting framework for describing and a typology for categorizing and analyzing the designs of health care pay for performance schemes.](https://hsdf.org.ng/a-reporting-framework-for-describing-and-a-typology-for-categorizing-and-analyzing-the-designs-of-health-care-pay-for-performance-schemes/) - Read more - [A checklist for designing health insurance programmes - a proposed guidelines for Nigerian states](https://hsdf.org.ng/a-checklist-for-designing-health-insurance-programmes-a-proposed-guidelines-for-nigerian-states/) - Read more - [Factors influencing willingness and ability to pay for social health insurance in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/factors-influencing-willingness-and-ability-to-pay-for-social-health-insurance-in-nigeria/) - Read more - [Lessons Learnt in the Implementation of Public Financial Management Reforms in Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)](https://hsdf.org.ng/lessons-learnt-in-the-implementation-of-public-financial-management-reforms-in-kaduna-state-primary-healthcare-centres-phcs/) - Background (why Public Financial Management matters) The term ‘PFM’ is a broad concept generally used to describe the ways that governments manage public resources, including systems for budget preparation, approval, execution and evaluation. A good PFM system improves the efficiency and transparency of the budget process, which leads to accountable and responsive governance and an increase - [HSDF Co-Facilitates Peer Learning Collaborative for the World Bank-Supported ANRiN Project](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-co-facilitates-peer-learning-collaborative-for-the-world-bank-supported-anrin-project/) - On Monday, November 7, the flagship Nutrition Peer Learning Collaborative Network event organized by the Nutrition Department of the Federal Ministry of Health kicked off at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The collaborative was facilitated by the World Bank, Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project Management Unit, Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation - [BRIDGING DIABETES MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY GAPS OF NIGERIAN HEALTH WORKERS DURING COVID-19](https://hsdf.org.ng/bridging-diabetes-management-and-capacity-gaps-of-nigerian-health-workers-during-covid-19/) - BRIDGING DIABETES MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY GAPS OF NIGERIAN HEALTH WORKERS DURING COVID-19 - HSDF - [Leading with Equity: How Do We Prioritize Severe NCDs and Injuries That Impact Children and Young Adults](https://hsdf.org.ng/webinar-summary/) - Summary The Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Network held its second knowledge exchange series on 28th June 2022. The session held virtually and brought together panelists from Nigeria, Nepal and Uganda. It aimed to understand the agenda of the participating countries on NCDIs, how they prioritize NCDI conditions, and the tools used for priority - [Kaduna State PHCs Record Reduction in Staff Absenteeism with Support from the KPMSP](https://hsdf.org.ng/kpmsp-intervention-in-igabi-lga-results-in-a-reduction-in-absenteeism/) - Background Igabi Local Government Area (LGA), located in Kaduna State’s Central Senatorial Zone, is one of the ten focal Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the Kaduna PHC Management Strengthening Project (KPMSP). In February 2021, a baseline assessment of the nine intervention PHC facilities in Igabi was conducted by a representative of the Health Strategy and - [Facility Fire Safety: How Fire Action Training Has Enhanced Safety in Primary Healthcare Centres](https://hsdf.org.ng/facility-fire-safety-how-fire-action-training-has-enhanced-safety-in-primary-healthcare-centres/) - Kaduna State PHC Management Strengthening Project (KPMSP) Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) Danwatta PHC Danwatta is one of the 11 Kaduna State PHC Management Strengthening Project (KPMSP) intervention Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Soba Local Government Area (LGA), located in the Northern Senatorial Zone of Kaduna State. The PHC facility has seven clinical staff and provides - [Addressing the Data Quality Challenge in Kaduna State](https://hsdf.org.ng/addressing-the-data-quality-challenge-in-kaduna-state/) - An analysis of the Kaduna State routine health information system revealed major gaps in its organizational, technical, and behavioural determinants. As a result, generating credible data for decision-making remained a challenge in the state for many years. To resolve this issue, the state deployed some reactive efforts, including the Integrated Data Control Room (IDCR), routine - [Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and FCT](https://hsdf.org.ng/engaging-communities-for-primary-prevention-of-type-ii-diabetes-mellitus-in-imo-state-and-fct-2/) - According to the International Diabetes Federation, over 19 million people in Africa were estimated to have Diabetes in 2019 [1]. Nigeria has the second largest number of adults (20 -79 years) living with diabetes in Africa amounting to a 59% increase in number of people with the disease in Nigeria between 2016 (1.7 million) and - [Niger State Adopts Automated Control Room Process](https://hsdf.org.ng/niger-state-adopts-automated-control-room-process/) - 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 launched in 2014, targeted at ensuring enhanced reporting rates on the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS). The control room is a government-led and partner-supported - [Staff Attrition in Project Facilities: Lessons Learned and Recommendations from the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Project](https://hsdf.org.ng/staff-attrition-in-project-facilities-lessons-learned-and-recommendations-from-the-diabetes-awareness-and-care-dac-project/) - The Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) project funded by the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) is a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria and Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), which began in 2018. It is currently in its third year of implementation in the two pilot states, the FCT and Imo, Nigeria. One of - [Access to lifesaving medical resources for African countries: COVID-19 testing and response, ethics, and politics](https://hsdf.org.ng/access-to-lifesaving-medical-resources-for-african-countries-covid-19-testing-and-response-ethics-and-politics/) - [Influence of Organizational Structure and Administrative Processes on the Performance of State-Level Malaria Programs in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/influence-of-organizational-structure-and-administrative-processes-on-the-performance-of-state-level-malaria-programs-in-nigeria/) - [Engaging CBO Activities on the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Project in the FCT](https://hsdf.org.ng/engaging-cbo-activities-on-the-diabetes-awareness-and-care-dac-project-in-the-fct/) - A key objective of the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) project is to increase awareness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in select communities in Imo and the FCT. The project implementation kicked off in the FCT in 2018, with interventions in 54 health facilities and several community awareness activities. At the community level, the project - [HSDF Supports Local Technical Assistants (LTAs) in Kaduna State Towards Achieving Credible Data for Informed Decision Making](https://hsdf.org.ng/hsdf-supports-local-technical-assistants-ltas-in-kaduna-state-towards-achieving-credible-data-for-informed-decision-making/) - 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 routine health service delivery and the health system that supports it in a timely and reliable manner. To ensure data quality, the NHMIS provided data - [Stakeholders in Imo State Hold Debrief Meeting on the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Project’s Mentoring Visits](https://hsdf.org.ng/stakeholders-in-imo-state-hold-debrief-meeting-on-the-diabetes-awareness-and-care-dac-projects-mentoring-visits/) - The DAC project is a three-year project being implemented in Imo State and the FCT. Funded by the World Diabetes Federation, the project is being executed by the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Division of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF). The project aims to achieve three major objectives in - [Strengthening Public Health Reporting from Private Facilities: The Case for Investing in Electronic Health Records](https://hsdf.org.ng/strengthening-public-health-reporting-from-private-facilities-the-case-for-investing-in-electronic-health-records/) - [Spending to Save: Challenges and Opportunities for Financing Nigeria’s Saving One Million Lives Initiative](https://hsdf.org.ng/spending-to-save-challenges-and-opportunities-for-financing-nigerias-saving-one-million-lives-initiative/) - The Saving One Million Lives (SOML) initiative is a bold effort to improve child and maternal health in Nigeria through investment in six highly cost-effective areas or pillars: essential medicines, immunization, malaria, maternal-child health (MCH), nutrition, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT). If successfully implemented, the initiative could prevent one million deaths by - [Reflecting on Nigeria’s Approach to Addressing Malnutrition](https://hsdf.org.ng/reflecting-on-nigerias-approach-to-addressing-malnutrition/) - According to the WHO, 45% of child deaths are linked to malnutrition[1]. Every year in Nigeria, malnutrition claims the lives of about one million children under five years of age. The insurgency and consequent displacement of many families in Northern Nigeria in recent times has led many experts to believe that this number might be - [Malaria Business Plan](https://hsdf.org.ng/malaria-business-plan/) - The plan aims to mobilize the Federal and State governments, agencies, taxpayers, private sector corporations, as well as individuals and international partners of malaria in Nigeria towards the provision of adequate resources to achieve our goal of zero malaria mortality by 2020. It is also intended to provide first-hand information on strategic areas for investment, - [Improving Access to Post-Pregnancy Family Planning Counselling on the Nigerian Healthcare Quality Initiative (NHQI) Collaborative](https://hsdf.org.ng/improving-access-to-post-pregnancy-family-planning-counselling-on-the-nigerian-healthcare-quality-initiative-nhqi-collaborative/) - Over the past five years, HSDF has supported the implementation of the Nigeria Healthcare Quality Initiative (NHQI) in over 130 primary and secondary (public and private) health facilities in Lagos, Imo, and Niger State. The NHQI was conceived to improve maternal and newborn health (MNH) outcomes by addressing key system-wide constraints that impede the sustained - [Addressing HRH Challenges Within the System in Niger State](https://hsdf.org.ng/addressing-hrh-challenges-within-the-system-in-niger-state/) - Niger State’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) was often characterized by inadequate staffing and low productivity. To identify the underlying causes of low Health Work Force (HWF) productivity, HSDF conducted qualitative and quantitative studies in 274 focal PHCs in the state. We also co-developed a five-step approach with the Niger State Ministry of Health to - [Improving Management of Severe Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Using a Checklist in Secondary-Level Hospitals in Lagos State](https://hsdf.org.ng/improving-management-of-severe-pre-eclampsia-and-eclampsia-using-a-checklist-in-secondary-level-hospitals-in-lagos-state/) - Globally, eclampsia remains one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, accounting for 50,000 maternal deaths annually[1]. Over the last three decades, due to deliberate actions, these deaths have significantly reduced. However, in Sub-Saharan Africa, maternal deaths due to eclampsia remain high and account for 9% of all maternal deaths[2]. In - [Non-Communicable Diseases and COVID-19: Why Should We Care?](https://hsdf.org.ng/non-communicable-diseases-and-covid-19-why-should-we-care/) - Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) According to the WHO, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are leading causes of deaths globally, accounting for as much as 71% of all deaths yearly[1]. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.4 specifically seeks to reduce by one-third, premature mortality from NCDs by 2030 through prevention, treatment, and promoting mental health - [Adopting a Data-Driven Approach Towards a Zero-Malaria Nation](https://hsdf.org.ng/adopting-a-data-driven-approach-towards-a-zero-malaria-nation/) - Although half of the world is currently malaria free, malaria is still responsible for about half a million deaths recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) annually, with Nigeria suffering about 50% of the global malaria burden. Due to the peculiarity of its geographic spread, malaria has been termed a disease of inequity and poverty[i]. In July - [KPMSP Intervention in Igabi Local Government Area](https://hsdf.org.ng/kpmsp-intervention-in-igabi-local-government-area/) - Background Igabi Local Government Area (LGA), located in Kaduna State’s Central Senatorial Zone, is one of the ten focal LGAs of the Kaduna PHC Management Strengthening Project (KPMSP). In February 2021, a baseline assessment of the nine intervention PHC facilities in Igabi was conducted by a representative of the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), - [Stakeholders Review Progress on Combating Non-Communicable Diseases in Imo State](https://hsdf.org.ng/stakeholders-review-progress-on-combating-non-communicable-diseases-in-imo-state/) - Introduction Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of adult mortality[i]. In 2019, more than 19 million people were living with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Africa, with about three in every five living with undiagnosed diabetes[ii]. Similarly, the prevalence of hypertension in Africa has been estimated to be 27%. In Nigeria, the World Health - [Developing a 5-year Health Research Agenda for the Gambia](https://hsdf.org.ng/developing-a-5-year-health-research-agenda-for-the-gambia/) - [Financing an Innovative Integrated Care Model for Maternal Health in Lagos State](https://hsdf.org.ng/financing-an-innovative-integrated-care-model-for-maternal-health-in-lagos-state/) - [Fire Safety in Danwatta and Badarawa PHC Facilities](https://hsdf.org.ng/fire-safety-in-danwatta-and-badarawa-phc-facilities/) - PHC Danwatta PHC Danwatta is one of the 11 Kaduna State PHC Management Strengthening Project (KPMSP) intervention Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Soba Local Government Area (LGA), located in the Northern Senatorial Zone of Kaduna State. 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To achieve this, several interventions and initiatives were implemented across countries such as availability of skilled birth attendants, capacity building sessions, increased antenatal service coverage, and - [Evidence-Based Decision-Making by Ward Development Committee in Miyetti PHC](https://hsdf.org.ng/evidence-based-decision-making-by-ward-development-committee-in-miyetti-phc/) - Background The Kaduna PHC Management Strengthening Project (KPMSP) is being implemented in 107 Ward Priority PHCs spread across 10 Local Government Areas in Kaduna State. 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We recently provided technical support to Niger State’s Ministry of Health in conducting its first ever sub-national multi-year health accounts study, a collaborative process - [NCDs and COVID-19](https://hsdf.org.ng/ncds-covid-19/) - Observations from countries across the world demonstrate that people living with pre-existing NCDs (such as Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Respiratory Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer) are more vulnerable to coronavirus. Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), having identified gaps around diabetes knowledge, management systems, and data reporting is currently carrying out a project which seeks to increase - [Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Effective Advocacy for More Money for Health](https://hsdf.org.ng/universal-health-coverage-in-nigeria-effective-advocacy-for-more-money-for-health/) - Written by Yewande Kofoworola Ogundeji In the ‘not so new’ era of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), several health financing experts and policy makers from several LMICs often gather to discuss and explore the role of health financing in UHC, where one of the main concerns center around ‘prioritizing health care’ in terms of the government’s financial - [Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and the FCT](https://hsdf.org.ng/engaging-communities-for-primary-prevention-of-type-ii-diabetes-mellitus-in-imo-state-and-fct/) - According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over 19 million people in Africa were estimated to have diabetes in 2019[1]. Nigeria has the second largest number of adults (20-79 years) living with diabetes in Africa, amounting to a 59% increase in the number of people with the disease between 2016 (1.7 million) and 2019 (2.7 - [Engaging School Children on the Diabetes Awareness and Care Project](https://hsdf.org.ng/engaging-school-children-on-the-diabetes-awareness-and-care-project/) - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is more commonly diagnosed in the adult population. However, over the past few decades, its frequency in children has increased markedly, closely linked with the rise in childhood obesity[1][2]. A study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society showed that obese children are four times more at risk of - [Reducing Facility-Based Maternal and Neonatal Deaths in Three Nigerian States](https://hsdf.org.ng/reducing-facility-based-maternal-and-neonatal-deaths-in-three-nigerian-states/) - Maternal mortality has remained a topical issue, even though maternal mortality ratio dropped by 38% globally from 2000-2017[i]. Most high-income countries have low maternal death rates that have consistently decreased in the last two decades, with the exception of the United States that has shown a 16.7% increase since 1990[ii]. Furthermore, significant racial/ethnic disparities in - [Costs of Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Primary Care Facilities in Nigeria](https://hsdf.org.ng/costs-of-diabetes-and-hypertension-management-in-primary-care-facilities-in-nigeria/) - Nigeria is experiencing a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), cancer, and injuries. Owing to the lack of recent or granular estimates on the incremental costs of care and management at the primary health care level, we conducted a costing study to estimate the supply-side costs of providing a - [Review of 2015 PMTCT Data in the FCT](https://hsdf.org.ng/review-of-2015-pmtct-data-in-the-fct/) - Regular analysis of PMTCT data revealed consistent errors in data reporting, mainly in the number of pregnant women counselled, tested, and received results (CTRR) and new, positive pregnant women who received antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) prophylaxis for PMTCT. The hypothesis for these errors pointed to incorrect aggregation of data on counselling and testing for HIV in - [Scaling Up Malaria Control in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities](https://hsdf.org.ng/scaling-up-malaria-control-in-nigeria-challenges-and-opportunities/) - Nigeria is strategically important to global malaria control efforts. An estimated 97% of the country’s 176 million population is still at risk of malaria. Nigeria also accounts for 11% of all malaria-related child deaths worldwide. While the focus and targets of the national malaria program have evolved over time, the country now needs to shift - [Reducing Maternal and Newborn Deaths Using Quality Improvement Methodologies: The Nigeria Healthcare Quality Improvement Project](https://hsdf.org.ng/reducing-maternal-and-newborn-deaths-using-quality-improvement-methodologies-the-nigeria-healthcare-quality-improvement-project/) - Nigeria has a mixed health system with different archetypes in various states in the country. Quality of care remains variable in both public and private facilities. 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