OB-GYN TRANSFORMING MATERNAL HEALTHCARE IN NIGERIA
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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.

ACEPHAP, TAConnect, Gombe State Ministry of Health, conduct dissemination and validation meeting for EMBRACE project
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ACEPHAP, TAConnect, Gombe State Ministry of Health, conduct dissemination and validation meeting for EMBRACE project

Ahead of the official launch of the EMBRACE Project in Gombe State on 29 October 2026, the Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect), and the Gombe State Ministry of Health have conducted a dissemination and validation workshop to review findings from the facility readiness assessment and qualitative study carried out in preparation for the project’s implementation.

ACEPHAP Showcases AI Driven Health Innovations at AI in Health Summit 2026
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ACEPHAP Showcases AI Driven Health Innovations at AI in Health Summit 2026

Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Bayero University Kano, showcased three innovative projects exploring the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to healthcare at the AI in Health Summit 2026, held on 19 and 20 October at the TY Danjuma Foundation Building in Abuja, Nigeria.

ACEPHAP trains Medical Doctors on WHO Verbal Autopsy Tool to strengthen Maternal Mortality Surveillance
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ACEPHAP trains Medical Doctors on WHO Verbal Autopsy Tool to strengthen Maternal Mortality Surveillance

ACEPHAP, through the KASSEP initiative, conducted a two day training on the WHO Verbal Autopsy Tool from 15 to 16 October 2026 in Kano to strengthen medical doctors’ capacity to investigate maternal deaths, improve mortality data collection, and support evidence informed health policies. The training covered verbal and social autopsy procedures, data collection, and ethical considerations, including informed consent, confidentiality, and sensitivity when engaging bereaved families. The initiative aims to strengthen maternal mortality surveillance and support efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths in Kano State.
Making Caesarean Sections Safe in Kano: ACEPHAP Showcases First-Year Achievements
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Making Caesarean Sections Safe in Kano: ACEPHAP Showcases First-Year Achievements

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) presented the first-year achievements of the Making Caesarean Section Safe in Kano project at a dissemination meeting held on October 9, 2026. Implemented in partnership with the Global Surgery Foundation and the Kano State Ministry of Health, the project recorded an increase in Surgical Safety Checklist adherence from 0% to 78.4% across 3,358 caesarean sections, while surgical site infections declined from 9.2% to 4.8%. The project also strengthened healthcare capacity through training for over 215 health workers, leadership development for 59 professionals, and the provision of essential equipment and supplies to ten participating facilities. Commending the progress, the Kano State Commissioner of Health directed the adoption of the project’s standard operating procedures and training curricula across secondary and tertiary health facilities, while ACEPHAP announced plans to extend the intervention to Jigawa State.
ACEPHAP hosts AIM MNCNH Advocacy Consortium partners meeting to align priorities with TEAM-OB/NEO program
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ACEPHAP hosts AIM MNCNH Advocacy Consortium partners meeting to align priorities with TEAM-OB/NEO program

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

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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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