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OB-GYN TRANSFORMING MATERNAL HEALTHCARE IN NIGERIA 🩺

OB-GYN TRANSFORMING MATERNAL HEALTHCARE IN NIGERIA


OB-GYN TRANSFORMING MATERNAL HEALTHCARE IN NIGERIA  🩺

Prof. Hadiza Galadanci’s work has played a pivotal role in reducing maternal and child mortality rates and combatting gender disparities in health.

EMBRACE partners discuss Next Phase of Maternal and Newborn Care for Gombe State

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.

ACEPHAP explores New Frontiers in Postpartum Haemorrhage Detection with Armor Optical Sensor

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.

ACEPHAP Strengthens Research Capacity through Grantsmanship Training in Zaria

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) hosted a five-day Grantsmanship Training in Zaria, bringing together researchers and academics to strengthen their research development and grant writing skills. Led by experienced facilitators, the training provided practical knowledge on developing strong research ideas, identifying funding opportunities, writing competitive proposals, research methodology, ethics, literature searching, epidemiological study designs, clinical trials, research teams, institutional grant support, research translation and effective budgeting.

ACEPHAP convened Stakeholders to Strengthen Emergency Maternal and Newborn Care in Nigeria

Every minute matters when a mother or newborn needs emergency care. The ability of health workers to respond quickly, confidently and as a coordinated team can make a critical difference in the outcome of an emergency.

ACEPHAP, TAconnect conduct Four-Day Qualitative Formative Study Training for EMBRACE Project in Gombe State

African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), in partnership with Technical Advice Connect (TAconnect), has conducted a four-day training on the Qualitative Formative Study for the Enhancing Maternal and Baby Resilience through Access, Care and Equity (EMBRACE) Project from the 22nd to 25th August, 2026 in Gombe State.

ACEPHAP Trains Health Workers in Delta State to Scale-up E-MOTIVE Care for Postpartum Haemorrhage

As part of ongoing efforts to scale up the implementation of the E-MOTIVE bundle of care for the prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) across Nigeria, African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) in Delta State under the Advocacy and Implementation of Maternal, Newborn, Child, Nutrition and Health (AIM MNCNH) Project.

ACEPHAP Advances Sustainable Integration of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements into Maternal Health Services

In the past month, Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) and Every Pregnancy strengthened efforts to promote sustainable access to essential maternal health interventions through a strategic stakeholder engagement on the integration of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) into the State Drug Revolving Fund.

ACEPHAP partners with icddr,b to Advance Early Detection of Postpartum Haemorrhage in Nigeria

The Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Bayero University Kano, is collaborating with International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) - a global health research institute based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, that works to solve key public health challenges like malnutrition, infectious diseases, and maternal and child health - to adapt and implement the Q-Mat, an innovative low-cost tool designed to support earlier recognition of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in home birth, in north-western Nigeria.

BUK, ACEPHAP, host Gates Foundation, showcase Public Health Innovations

Advancing maternal health and childcare in Nigeria, African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) showcased its growing contribution to public health research, policy translation, health systems strengthening and innovation during a high-level engagement with representatives of the Gates Foundation at Bayero University Kano (BUK).
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Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) is one of the World Bank supported African Centre of Excellence which is aimed at strengthening interdisciplinary approaches to promote population health outcome through training and research for evidence-informed policy development in West and Central Africa. 

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