The Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) hosted the AIM-MNCHN Advocacy Consortium partners meeting from 28–29 September 2026 in Kano to review advocacy progress, share lessons, and align priorities with the TEAM-OB/NEO programme. Partners from ACEPHAP, Pathfinder, MWAN and CCSI developed an updated Theory of Change, Results Framework and work plan to guide future advocacy and policy engagement. The meeting also emphasized evidence informed policy, stronger political commitment, strategic communication, and sustaining existing partnerships and advocacy platforms to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.

The EMBRACE Nigeria Partners Meeting, held in Abuja from 22–25 September 2026, brought together key partners to review Year 1 evidence and shape the next phase of maternal and newborn health interventions in Gombe State. Discussions focused on six priority areas, including human resources, emergency referrals, infrastructure, commodities, quality improvement and continuity of care, with emphasis on developing practical, sustainable and patient-centered solutions. The consortium also engaged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to align EMBRACE with national RMNCH+N priorities. As the project enters its next phase, partners remain committed to translating evidence into action and strengthening maternal and newborn health systems.

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), led by Prof. Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, is exploring innovative approaches to strengthen the early detection of postpartum haemorrhage during Caesarean section. Through a two-day hands-on training at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria’s E-MASTER Trial team and international researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Pakistan received practical exposure to the Armor Optical Sensor, a wearable technology designed to provide continuous physiological monitoring.