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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, National Population Commission train supervisors on e-CRVS Birth Registration and Maternal Mortality Surveillance in Kano

ACEPHAP, in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC) Kano State Office, conducted a four-day training to equip supervisors with skills in electronic birth registration (e-CRVS), maternal mortality surveillance and KASSEP dashboard data use. The training, implemented under the KASSEP initiative, aimed to strengthen data quality, accessibility and use for evidence-based decision-making in maternal and child health. Participants from key health and data institutions were prepared for a pilot rollout across 10 LGAs, with emphasis on accurate data collection, analysis and practical application to improve health outcomes and policy planning in Kano State.

Advancing Maternal Health: ACEPHAP at the Pre-eclampsia Summit in Kigali

Last month, Prof. Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, Director of ACEPHAP, alongside other leading healthcare professionals, participated in the Pre-eclampsia Summit held in the capital city of Kigali, Rwanda. The summit brought together experts, researchers, and policymakers committed to addressing one of the most pressing challenges in maternal health.

ACEPHAP Director Delivers Impactful Keynote at NMA Conference in Kano

On 30th April 2026, the Director of ACEPHAP Prof. Hadiza Shehu Galadanci delivered a powerful keynote speech at the Annual conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) currently holding in Kano State, themed ‘Bridging Research, Policy and Practice: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System for Resilience and Equity’. The conference which started on the 26th of April 2026 will be concluded on 3rd May 2026.

ACEPHAP Joins Multi-Country Effort to Improve Postpartum Haemorrhage Diagnosis

The Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) participated in E-MASTER Phase I study: Diagnosis of Postpartum Haemorrhage at Caesarean Section – A Multi-country Diagnostic and Prognostic Accuracy Study during the Site Initiation Visit (SIV) training held from 9–11 March 2026 at the Kigali Marriott Hotel, Rwanda.

ACEPHAP, RCOG and SOGON Train 30 Healthcare Workers on Essential Gynaecological Skills in Enugu

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), in partnership with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), has successfully trained 30 frontline healthcare workers on Essential Gynaecological Skills (EGS) under the Gynaecological Health Matters Programme (GHMP) – Nigeria.

Community Bundle Project: ACEPHAP, partners meet for Implementation and Evaluation Review

The Community Bundle Project Team recently conducted high-level advocacy and sensitization visits to the Sarkin Aliero, Umar Dodo Aleiro and Sarkin Jega, Alh Muhammad Arzika in Kebbi State, alongside their Hakimai and traditional councils, as part of pre-implementation engagement in our project areas.

Strengthening Collaboration for Impact: ACEPHAP hosts Johns Hopkins University on the Community Bundle Project

ACEPHAP recently hosted a delegation from Johns Hopkins University, alongside partners from AKINA and Ahmadu Bello University, to strengthen collaboration and support the evaluation of the Community Bundle Project. The engagement focused on reviewing implementation strategies, refining the evaluation design, and planning inclusive stakeholder workshops to translate data into community-level impact.

ACEPHAP Trains Research Staff on Simplified Eclampsia Prevention Regimen

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) conducted a three-day training for data collection research staff from 28th to 30th January 2026, focused on the use of a simplified magnesium sulfate regimen for the prevention of eclampsia.

ACEPHAP, Every Pregnancy, Pathfinder and Islamic Relief Foundation converge ahead of maternal and child mortality project

Last week unfolded not as a routine meeting of institutions, but as a shared moment of purpose, where ideas, experiences, and commitments converged around one urgent goal: saving the lives of women and children.

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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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