The Bloomberg-funded Embrace Project, led by the ACEPHAP–TAConnect consortium, held its inception meeting in Borno State to introduce the initiative and align major stakeholders. The project aims to strengthen safe motherhood and newborn care. The meeting gathered key officials from ACEPHAP, the Borno State Ministry of Health, traditional institutions, and development partners such as WHO, UNICEF, CHAI, and Lafiya, all demonstrating strong multisectoral support. Stakeholders emphasized evidence-based strategies, coordinated action, and community engagement to improve maternal and newborn health services. With shared commitment and collaborative momentum, the project is set to drive long-term improvements in maternal and child health outcomes across the state.

The Africa Centre for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) today participated in the inception meeting of the Bloomberg Project held in collaboration with the Gombe State Ministry of Health. The high level gathering marked the official launch of the initiative aimed at strengthening health systems and improving public health outcomes across the state. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of coordinated action and evidence driven interventions as the project begins implementation.

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), together with the College of Health Sciences under Bayero University Kano (BUK), recently met with representatives of the BUK Center for Information Technology (CIT) to explore strategies for enhancing their collective online presence.