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These volunteers, deeply embedded within their communities, possess invaluable local - [All About AENN Closeout](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/all-about-aenn-closeout/) - A Successful Completion of Addressing Education in Northeast Nigeria On the 9th of September 20, 2021, we marked the successful completion of Addressing Education in Northeast Nigeria (AENN), a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The event was held physically at Sheraton Hotel and Suites, Abuja, and also streamed virtually - [All About SIDHAS Closeout](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/all-about-sidhas-closeout/) - A Successful completion of Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services On the 7th of September, 2021, we marked the successful completion of Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services and this was achieved by the generous support of the American people with funding the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States - [Making Global Fund Investments Work for Nigeria: The Global Fund donates equipment worth over US$57 million to support HIV and TB programs in Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/making-global-fund-investments-work-for-nigeria-the-global-fund-donates-equipment-worth-over-us57-million-to-support-hiv-and-tb-programs-in-nigeria/) - Making Global Fund Investments Work for Nigeria: The Global Fund donates equipment worth over US$57 million to support HIV and TB programs in Nigeria On Tuesday, 19th March 2024, Family Health International (FHI 360) successfully facilitated a ceremony to handover vehicles and equipment estimated at US$57.5 million which were procured by The Global Fund to - [USAID/BHA’S VISIT TO FHI 360-SUPPORTED HEALTH FACILITY IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/usaid-bhas-visit-to-fhi-360-supported-health-facility-in-borno-state-nigeria/) - USAID/BHA’S VISIT TO FHI 360-SUPPORTED HEALTH FACILITY IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA On March 6, 2024, Sara Werth, Deputy Mission Director of USAID, and Patrick Robin, the Senior Humanitarian Advisor at the USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) in Nigeria conducted a pivotal visit to the FHI 360-supported Herwa Peace Primary Healthcare in the Bolori II - [FHI 360 stabilization center to the rescue in Northeast Nigeria: a case of Fanne](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi-360-stabilization-center-to-the-rescue-in-northeast-nigeria-a-case-of-fanne/) - FHI 360 stabilization center to the rescue in Northeast Nigeria: A case of Baby Fanne A NE-CORE SUCCESS STORY “I didn’t think my daughter would survive before I brought her to the FHI 360 stabilization center.” On a rainy morning on September 4, 2023, at around 9:32 am, Fanne, a severely sick one-year-old female child, - [Review and Integration of the MPOX Case Investigation form and relevant HIV/KP - Related Data Collection Tools](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/review-and-integration-of-the-mpox-case-investigation-form-and-relevant-hiv-kp-related-data-collection-tools/) - Review and Integration of the MPOX Case Investigation form and relevant HIV/KP - Related Data Collection Tools The USAID funded EpiC project collaborated with NCDC, NACA, NASCP, US CDC and other HIV/IPs (Palladium, APIN, IHVN, BA-N, ECEWS, CIHP, Heartland Alliance) to conduct a review meeting of the Mpox case investigation and relevant HIV/KP – related - [NE-CORE Consortium Quarterly Review](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/ne-core-consortium-quarterly-review/) - NE-CORE Consortium Quarterly Review: Celebrating Achievements and Planning for Year Two NE-CORE SUCCESS STORY On February 27, 2024, our USAID-funded Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Building Community Resilience (NE-CORE) consortium project led by FHI 360 in collaboration with Mercy Corps, INTERSOS, and DRC held its quarterly review meeting. During the meeting, the consortium partners evaluated the - [FHI 360 Data Visualization and Machine Learning for the Sustainable Programs for HIV Epidemic Control and Equitable Service Delivery Project (SPEED)](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi-360-data-visualization-and-machine-learning-for-the-sustainable-programs-for-hiv-epidemic-control-and-equitable-service-delivery-project-speed/) - FHI 360 Data Visualization and Machine Learning for the Sustainable Programs for HIV Epidemic Control and Equitable Service Delivery Project (SPEED) A SPEED SUCCESS STORY We are excited to announce the successful completion of the FHI 360 Data Visualization & Machine Learning Training for the SPEED Project!The comprehensive 5-day training in data visualization and machine - [FHI 360 Knowledge Management and Abstract Writing Training for SPEED Project](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi-360-knowledge-management-and-abstract-writing-training-for-speed-project/) - FHI 360 Knowledge Management and Abstract Writing Training for SPEED Project A SPEED SUCCESS STORY The Sustainable Programs for HIV Epidemic Control and Equitable Service Delivery (SPEED) project, spanning five years in Nigeria, seeks sustainable HIV epidemic control in Delta, Osun, and Ekiti states. FHI 360, a key technical partner, plays an important role in - [DATA VISUALIZATION TRAINING FOR STATE AIDS AND STI CONTROL PROGRAM (SASCP) STAFF ACROSS 36 + 1 STATES](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/data-visualization-training-for-state-aids-and-sti-control-program-sascp-staff-across-36-1-states/) - DATA VISUALIZATION TRAINING FOR STATE AIDS AND STI CONTROL PROGRAM (SASCP) STAFF ACROSS 36 + 1 STATES. GLOBAL FUND TQLA TA for PMTCT With the Global Fund resources, FHI 360 catalyzed the National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP) and their state-level counterparts to leverage financial and programmatic data to drive the - [The Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Sustainability in Nigeria - (SURE-SN) Project After-Action Review Meeting](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/the-strengthening-humanitarian-response-and-sustainability-in-nigeria-sure-sn-project-after-action-review-meeting/) - The Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Sustainability in Nigeria - (SURE-SN) Project After-Action Review Meeting A SURE-SN SUCCESS STORY During the Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Sustainability in Nigeria- (SURE-SN) Project After Action Review Meeting, project team members came together to assess the project’s achievements and lessons learned for future programming. Some of the successes include the - [NHF Project After Action Review](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/nhf-project-after-action-review/) - Nigeria Humanitarian Fund Project After Action Review A NHF SUCCESS STORY To wrap the project aimed at providing Integrated Nutrition and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) assistance to individuals affected by conflict in Banki, FHI 360 organized an After-Action Review with team members on January 15, 2024. With support from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF), - [MOSAIC Supports the GEN-N National Stakeholders Coordination Meeting](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/mosaic-supports-the-gen-n-national-stakeholders-coordination-meeting/) - MOSAIC Supports the GEN-N National Stakeholders Coordination Meeting on 21st September 2023 A MOSIAC SUCCESS STORY In December 2022, with support from MOSAIC, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) launched Gen-N (HIV Negative Generation) as the first-ever national youth-focused HIV prevention campaign in Nigeria. Since then, MOSAIC has been providing TA to - [MOSAIC Convened a Stakeholders Workshop on 13th September 2023 to finalize plans for Youth Consultations to Inform National HIV Policy Review and HIV Prevention Programming in Nigeria​](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/maximizing-options-to-advance-informed-choice-for-hiv-prevention-project-mosaic/) - MOSAIC Convened a Stakeholders Workshop on 13th September 2023 to finalize plans for Youth Consultations to Inform National HIV Policy Review and HIV Prevention Programming in Nigeria A MOSAIC SUCCESS STORY Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention Project (MOSAIC) Convened a Stakeholders Workshop on 13th September 2023 to finalize plans for Youth - [Ebonyi State Governor Warmly Welcomes the Global Fund Mission Team To Ebonyi State](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/ebonyi-state-governor-warmly-welcomes-the-global-fund-mission-team-to-ebonyi-state/) - Ebonyi State Governor Warmly Welcomes the Global Fund Mission Team To Ebonyi State, Expresses Government Commitment To HIV Program A GLOBAL FUND SUCCESS STORY Since 2017, the Global Fund has invested about NGN1.3 billion supporting HIV programs in Ebonyi State. Last week a seven-man delegation from the Global Fund Mission led by Siobhan Crowley, Head - [MOSAIC Nigeria at EKO 2023 Conference, Lagos Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/mosaic-nigeria-at-eko-2023-conference-lagos-nigeria/) - MOSAIC Nigeria at EKO 2023 Conference, Lagos Nigeria A MOSAIC SUCCESS STORY Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) Project presented two oral abstracts at the Third Nigeria Conference on Adolescent and Youth Health and Development – EKO 2023. The conference with the theme Achieving 2030 Targets: Driving Innovations for Adolescent and - [Breast Cancer Awareness Week - 2023](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/breast-cancer-awareness-week-2023/) - Breast Cancer Awareness Week - 2023 We are thrilled to share the joy and success that marked our Breast Cancer Awareness Week, held from October 23rd to October 27th. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by everyone were truly inspiring. On Wednesday, October 25th, our office transformed into a sea of pink as each team member - [EpiC COVID 19 Vaccination Drive - Harnessing an Integrated Health Campaign strategy; Empowering Communities](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/epic-covid-19-vaccination-drive-harnessing-an-integrated-health-campaign-strategy-empowering-communities/) - Promoting Vaccination through positive community feedback EpiC COVID-19 Vaccination Drive - Harnessing an Integrated Health Campaign strategy; Empowering Communities AN EPIC SUCCESS STORY Introducing the Integrated Health Campaign: Bringing Vital Services to Communities The USAID funded EpiC project is working collaboratively with the government of Nigeria through the State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDAs) - [The strengthening humanitarian response and building community resilience in nigeria (ne-core) project kickoff meeting in maiduguri, borno state, northeast nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/the-strengthening-humanitarian-response-and-building-community-resilience-in-nigeria-ne-core-project-kickoff-meeting-in-maiduguri-borno-state-northeast-nigeria/) - The strengthening humanitarian response and building community resilience in Nigeria (NE-CORE) project kickoff meeting in Maiduguri, Borno state, Northeast Nigeria A NE-CORE SUCCESS STORY FHI 360 commenced the implementation of the Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Building Community Resilience (NE-CORE) Project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), which - [Maternal newborn and child health week](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/maternal-newborn-and-child-health-week/) - MATERNAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH WEEK AN SURE-SN SUCCESS STORY The Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) is a week-long event organized by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), State Primary Health Care development agencies, and the State Ministries of Health. The week is organized to deliver an integrated package of highly - [Enhancing ART Monitoring and Evaluation with Biometric Data Capture: A Success Story from Adamawa State, Nigeria.](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/enhancing-art-monitoring-and-evaluation-with-biometric-data-capture-a-success-story-from-adamawa-state-nigeria/) - Introduction: The Adamawa ACE1 program, dedicated to providing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to HIV clients, encountered a significant challenge in ensuring the accountability of all clients reported on ART. By January 20, 2023, 8,423 active clients, constituting 22% of those on treatment, had not undergone biometric data capture. To address this, the program initiated a focused - [Event highlights private sector’s role in supporting breastfeeding in Nigeria​](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/event-highlights-private-sectors-role-in-supporting-breastfeeding-in-nigeria/) - Event highlights private sector’s role in supporting breastfeeding in Nigeria AN ALIVE AND TRIVE SUCCESS STORY On August 3, Alive & Thrive partnered with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW) to honor three Lagos-based companies at a World Breastfeeding Week event celebrating private sector initiatives to support breastfeeding employees. The - [PLANE Facilitated Stakeholders Training on Safeguarding in Jigawa State](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/plane-facilitated-stakeholders-training-on-safeguarding-in-jigawa-state/) - PLANE Facilitated Stakeholders Training on Safeguarding in Jigawa State A PLAIN SUCCESS STORY To keep children safe from all forms of abuse, it is critical that everyone at the school has a common understanding of safeguarding. A key strategy for improving educational outcomes for children in Jigawa is to ensure that schools are safe spaces - [Sabon Gari LGA Council Kaduna Chairman Commits to Facilitate Teacher Recruitment for Children with Disabilities](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/sabon-gari-lga-council-kaduna-chairman-commits-to-facilitate-teacher-recruitment-for-children-with-disabilities/) - Sabon Gari LGA Council Kaduna Chairman Commits to Facilitate Teacher Recruitment for Children with Disabilities A PLAIN SUCCESS STORY Iya Bashir Aminu Model Primary School is one of the PLANE focal schools located in the Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It has 46 children with disabilities (27 male and 19 female), but without - [Effect of G-ANC to increase Delivery by Skill Birth Attendant in Primary Health Care Centers in 4 Implementing LGAs in Taraba State.](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/effect-of-g-anc-to-increase-delivery-by-skill-birth-attendant-in-primary-health-care-centers-in-4-implementing-lgas-in-taraba-state/) - Effect of G-ANC to increase Delivery by Skill Birth Attendant in Primary Health Care Centers in 4 Implementing LGAs in Taraba State. A BPRM IHANN SUCCESS STORY The BPRM/FHI360 Improving health and integration for the Cameroonian refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable populations in Southeast Nigeria project, funded by the United States Department of State (US - [Community members construct additional learning spaces in Jangargari, Kafin Wachiyawa and Dungara primary school of Takai LGA. Kano state ](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/community-members-construct-additional-learning-spaces-in-jangargari-kafin-wachiyawa-and-dungara-primary-school-of-takai-lga-kano-state/) - Community members construct additional learning spaces in Jangargari, Kafin Wachiyawa and Dungara primary school of Takai LGA. Kano state A PLANE SUCCESS STORY To ensure fidelity of implementation by the trained teachers and as part of the plans to improve teacher support, the PLANE team conducted school visits to monitor book distribution and lesson observation - [Partnerships with community-based organizations in Nigeria are leveraging their local knowledge and experience, supporting efforts to scale up MIYCAN services.](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/partnerships-with-community-based-organizations-in-nigeria-are-leveraging-their-local-knowledge-and-experience-supporting-efforts-to-scale-up-miycan-services/) - Partnerships with community-based organizations in Nigeria are leveraging their local knowledge and experience, supporting efforts to scale up MIYCAN services AN ALIVE & THRIVE SUCCESS STORY In mid-February, representatives of 21 community-based organizations (CBO) gathered with government personnel at a conference center in Abuja for a workshop to discuss social and behavior change communication (SBCC) - [Expanding Access to Liquid Medical Oxygen (LOX) in Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/expanding-access-to-liquid-medical-oxygen-lox-in-nigeria/) - Expanding Access to Liquid Medical Oxygen (LOX) in Nigeria AN EPIC SUCCESS STORY Nigeria detected the first case of COVID-19 on February 27, 2020. Since then, the pandemic has had four waves, with the states most affected being Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. Consequently, the Nigerian health system has struggled to respond to - [The Gen-N Campaign: Young People Lead The Way To An HIV-Free Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/the-gen-n-campaign-young-people-lead-the-way-to-an-hiv-free-nigeria/) - The Gen-N Campaign: Young People Lead The Way To An HIV-Free Nigeria A MOSIAC SUCCESS STORY The MOSAIC Project, a 5-year global project led by FHI 360 and funded by PEPFAR through USAID, focuses on introduction and access to new biomedical prevention products to prevent HIV for women in sub-Saharan Africa​. In December 2022, the - [We Almost Cost our Children their Lives](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/we-almost-cost-our-children-their-lives/) - We Almost Cost our Children their Lives A SURE-SN SUCCESS STORY The FHI 360 father-to-father support group meeting has incredibly changed health-seeking behaviors and boosted the participation of husbands in MIYCF practices. Tamshi Abatcha, 46, father of nine children (five of whom are alive) stays in the Logomane settlement of ISS camp in Ngala, Borno - [Improving Access to Quality Health Care](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/improving-access-to-quality-health-care/) - Improving Access to Quality Health Care AN MMC-JERE SUCCESS STORY Yagana Modu, married with 7 children has been a resident of Gonidamgari, a community in the MMC local government of Borno State, for 7 years. Gonidamgari is a community located on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State. It was one of the first communities to - [Strengthening Health System to Meet the needs of IDPs](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/strengthening-health-system-to-meet-the-needs-of-idps/) - Strengthening Health System to Meet the needs of IDPs AN MMC-JERE SUCCESS STORY As the humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria enters its 14th year, the health sector remains the most affected. Destroyed structures, limited human resources, and limited medical consumables and supplies contribute to a challenging environment for the functioning of and access to health - [FHI360 Offers a New Lease of Life to the People of Bama](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi360-offers-a-new-lease-of-life-to-the-people-of-bama/) - FHI360 Offers a New Lease of Life to the People of Bama A SURE-SN SUCCESS STORY Since the insurgency began in northeast Nigeria, houses, schools, and government properties, have been destroyed. The series of attacks within the past 10 years have also rendered many citizens displaced, uneducated and jobless. Therefore, as part of efforts to - [Two Members of Vulnerable Group Surmount Suicidal Ideation](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/two-members-of-vulnerable-group-surmount-suicidal-ideation/) - Two Members of Vulnerable Group Surmount Suicidal Ideation A GF NAHI SUCCESS STORY Suicidal Ideation, also called suicidal thoughts or ideas is a broad term used to describe a range of contemplations, wishes, and preoccupations with death and suicide. Friday is a 28-year-old male secondary school leaver working as security personnel in Benin City, Edo State. He - [NNPC/SNEPCo’s supported 20-bed capacity primary health care in bama LGA](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/nnpc-snepcos-supported-20-bed-capacity-primary-health-care-in-bama-lga/) - On the 22nd of September 2022, FHI 360 held a Walk-Through event following the completion of the 20-Bed capacity primary health care in Bama LGA, constructed and equipped by NNPC/ SNEPCo under the Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to internally displaced Persons (IHAP+2) project. The newly constructed primary health care center will contribute to providing health care - [Meeting the healthcare needs of Internally Displaced Persons in Borno State](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/meeting-the-healthcare-needs-of-internally-displaced-persons-in-borno-state/) - Fifteen-year-old Abdulrahman Bukar, while living with his uncle in Maiduguri, was physically abused, resulting in a burn on his right hand. He recalls the event of that fateful day when his uncle burnt his hand because he was accused of stealing food. “While sleeping that morning, my uncle woke me up and said I would - [A Ray of Hope: Helping Vulnerable Groups Surmount Stigmatization and Suicidal Ideation](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/a-ray-of-hope-helping-vulnerable-groups-surmount-stigmatization-and-suicidal-ideation/) - Stigmatization against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) continues to be one of the major factors that are inextricably associated with more comorbidities such as neurocognitive disorders and various mental health issues. These had continually placed PLWHA at higher risk of suicidal ideation. 41-year-old Mirabel is one of the Female Sex Workers (FSW) living with HIV - [Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Nosocomephobia with Improved Viral Load Suppression](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/breaking-barriers-overcoming-nosocomephobia-with-improved-viral-load-suppression/) - FHI 360 Global Fund National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative grant through its subaward recipient, Society for Family Health (SFH) is implementing One Stop Shop (OSS) intervention to control the spread of HIV/AIDS among the Key Populations (KPs) including MSM and other vulnerable groups in Gombe state. The intervention improves access and coverage of KPs to high - [Dissemination of FHI360 Nigeria Impact towards Localization](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/dissemination-of-fhi360-nigeria-impact-towards-localization/) - September 30th, 2022 had FHI 360 staff on a crucial session with the attendance of Stakeholders, CBOs, IPs, Partnering and Civil Society Organizations in a gathering themed; Dissemination of FHI 360 Nigeria’s Work and the Impact Towards Localization targeted at findings, outcomes and opportunities: from the assessment/scoping on impact of FHI 360 Nigeria’s work and - [PLANE Project training for Master Trainers and School Support Officers](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/plane-project-training-for-master-trainers-and-school-support-officers/) - PLANE project organized a 10-day training for Master Trainers and School Support Officers across the three (3) implementation states of Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa. The goal of the training was to build the capacity of selected master trainers, school support officers and state education partners to train and provide technical assistance to teachers in PLANE-supported - [Seven state governments to support Alive & Thrive accelerate the scale of nutrition interventions in Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/seven-state-governments-to-support-alive-thrive-accelerate-the-scale-of-nutrition-interventions-in-nigeria/) - As Nigeria continues to advance the multisectoral agenda of improving national nutrition indices, seven state governments have committed to partner with Alive & Thrive to scale up nutrition interventions. This development was brought to the fore during the launch of the FHI 360 led Alive & Thrive Accelerating the scale of maternal, infant, and young - [GF NAHI Harm Reduction Technical Working Group Meeting in Akwanga](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/gf-nahi-harm-reduction-technical-working-group-meeting-in-akwanga/) - FHI 360 Global Fund NAHI project in collaboration with the National Technical Working Group on Harm Reduction in Nigeria, organized a 2-day advocacy meeting with stakeholders implementing Harm Reduction intervention in Nigeria in Akwanga, Nassarawa state between the 28th and 31st of August 2022. The meeting, co-chaired by the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and - [MOSAIC supporting GoN in improved Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) service delivery](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/mosaic-supporting-gon-in-improved-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep-service-delivery/) - FHI 360 working through MOSAIC project in her commitment to define and improve the PrEP landscape in Nigeria. After facilitating the development of the first-ever national Oral PrEP implementation plan and training resources) collaborated with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) /National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCP), Implementing Partners (IPs) and other Stakeholders to - [Instagram live chat with Dr. Helen Anyasi](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/instagram-live-chat-with-dr-helen-anyasi/) - Ahead of World Contraception Day 2021, Helen Anyasi who leads RH activities in the Nigeria Country Office did an Instagram Live with the Director of Communications at FP2030 Kirsten Sherk to talk about FHI360’s commitment to FP2030. Excerpt: “I am so very proud to be part of an organization that not just talks the talk - [Nigeria Humanitarian Fund](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/nigeria-humanitarian-fund/) - Nigeria Humanitarian FundTreatment and Prevention of Severe Acute Malnutrition and Moderate Acute Malnutrition Funded by: Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) In April 2022, FHI 360 commenced the implementation of the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) funded scaled-up for the Treatment and Prevention of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) amongst children under-five and pregnant - [International Day of the Girl Child](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/international-day-of-the-girl-child/) - For conflict affected girls, access to education in a standard classroom is a luxury. But with the support from USAID/BHA's IHANN project, there is hope for the girl child living in IDP camps across the Northeast. - [FHI 360 Ensures Refugees Have Safe Access to Quality Sanitation](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi-360-ensures-refugees-have-safe-access-to-quality-sanitation/) - The lack of adequate sanitation facilities can create problems for citizens, such as bacterial infection or diarrhea. Over 16,800 children under the age of five die from diarrhea each year. As part of FHI 360 emergency response, the WASH sector under the IHANN project expanded its area of coverage beyond the IDP camp to the - [Driving Viral Suppression and Retention in Care through Mental Health Interventions](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/driving-viral-suppression-and-retention-in-care-through-mental-health-interventions/) - Mental illness is a debilitating health condition that affects individuals’ cognitive, affective, and behavioural functioning. Members of key population, particularly young ones, experience a disproportionate degree of mental illness compared to the general population. Undiagnosed mental health conditions could result in poor adherence, virology failure and poor retention. Unstable patients find it difficult to adhere - [The Launch of Digital Campaign on “Education Saves Lives"](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/the-launch-of-digital-campaign-on-education-saves-lives/) - On Thursday, 1st of September 2022, the FHI 360 Global Fund NAHI project, alongside consortium of partners working on education, health, and gender equality, participated in the launch of a social media campaign on ‘Education Saves Lives’ facilitated by UNESCO and UNFPA in close collaboration with the Federal Ministries of Education and Health. ‘Education Saves - [Silver Lining in a Dark HIV Cloud](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/silver-lining-in-a-dark-hiv-cloud/) - Silver Lining in a Dark HIV Cloud A GF NAHI SUCCESS STORY In January 2021, a breeze of hope swept through selected communities in Edo state with the commencement of the National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative – a program implemented through the Family Health International (FHI 360) and funded by Global Fund. The program aims at - [MOSAIC Celebrates International Youth Day!](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/mosaic-celebrates-international-youth-day/) - highlighting MOSAIC’s support for Intergenerational Solidarity to increase access to and uptake of HIV Prevention Services. The video showcased MOSAIC’s intergenerational team members from different generations across the project implementing countries working collectively to increase access to and uptake of HIV prevention services. The MOSAIC Consortium also released a blog on the NextGen Squad (NGS) - [Inclusive school leadership stakeholders workshop](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/inclusive-school-leadership-stakeholders-workshop/) - The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria Education (PLANE) Project held a training workshop in Kano state from 20th – 21st July 2022 with 69 participants (46 male and 23 females) from the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Ministry of Education and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) staff from Kano, Kaduna and - [Alive & Thrive (A&T) unveils private sector toolkit for workplace breastfeeding support](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/alive-thrive-at-unveils-private-sector-toolkit-for-workplace-breastfeeding-support/) - Breastfeeding supports and provides all children with the best start in life, as breastmilk contains antibodies that protect against many common childhood illnesses. Despite its benefits, evidence shows that a supportive breastfeeding environment for working mothers is lacking. According to a national maternity entitlement survey jointly conducted by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), UNICEF, - [Improving the quality of care of Adolescents through Operation Triple Zero](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/improving-the-quality-of-care-of-adolescents-through-operation-triple-zero/) - The Operation Triple Zero (OTZ) initiative is an asset-based program that aims to nurture the potential within adolescents and young people living with HIV (AYPLHIV) aged 10 – 24 years to be part of the solution to their health challenges. OTZ engages AYPLHIV as active stakeholders and partners in their health by promoting a responsive - [IHAP+2 Building Local Capacity for Sustainability](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/ihap2-building-local-capacity-for-sustainability/) - In August 2022, FHI 360 and the NNPC/SNEPCo. ‘s Independent Quality Assurance Consultant, Ipoade Omilaju, organized a one-day advocacy and sustainability workshop at Kaigamari Primary School Bama, Bama LGA of Borno state. The workshop, which is part of the Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons Plus 2 Project (IHAP+2) sustainability plan, focused on building - [MOSAIC Supports the Development and Implementation of the First Training Manual on Oral PrEP Implementation in Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/mosaic-supports-the-development-and-implementation-of-the-first-training-manual-on-oral-prep-implementation-in-nigeria/) - Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) ‘s Nigeria team and FHI 360, in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria (GoN), implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders supported the development of a training manual with resources for healthcare providers. The manual will enable healthcare providers to deliver high quality PrEP services to - [Integrated Multi-sectoral Assistance for Conflict-affected Vulnerable Populations in Greater Maiduguri](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/integrated-multi-sectoral-assistance-for-conflict-affected-vulnerable-populations-in-greater-maiduguri/) - Integrated Multi-sectoral Assistance for Conflict-affected Vulnerable Populations in Greater Maiduguri Funded by: BHA/USAID | Duration: July 2022 – May 2024 FHI 360 kicked – off the Integrated Multisectoral Assistance for Conflict-Affected Vulnerable Populations in Greater Maiduguri project funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) on Tuesday, 16th August 2022. The project is a two (2) - [Supporting Measurement and Replication Techniques of HIPs](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/supporting-measurement-and-replication-techniques-of-hips/) - Supporting Measurement and Replication Techniques of HIPs (SMART – HIPS) Funded by: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | Duration: May 2022 – October 2023 With funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, FHI 360, and other partners, including Evidence for Sustainable Human Development Systems in Africa (EVIHDAF) and Akena Associates, are implementing the SMART-HIPs Project. SMART-HIPs - [FHI 360 Global Fund NAHI Builds Capacity of Health Workers in supported Custodial Centers on HTS, STI and ART Management](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi-360-global-fund-nahi-builds-capacity-of-health-workers-in-supported-custodial-centers-on-hts-sti-and-art-management/) - According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) survey on HIV in Nigerian Custodial Centers, 2.8% of people are living with HIV compared to 1.4% of people in the general population. The prevalence is higher among female inmates (6.9%) compared to males (2.7%). The high HIV prevalence, and HIV risk behaviours, pose - [The impact of meaningful stakeholder engagement with the Government of Nigeria – MOSAIC Nigeria a shining example](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/the-impact-of-meaningful-stakeholder-engagement-with-the-government-of-nigeria-mosaic-nigeria-a-shining-example/) - One of MOSAIC’s strategic priorities is to provide technical assistance to global, national, and subnational stakeholders to expedite product launch and scale-up; and strengthen the capacity of a wide range of local partners to perform essential functions that supports the introduction of HIV biomedical prevention products. This entails supporting the Government of Nigeria (GoN) through - [MOSAIC Nigeria supports PrEP integration into Pregnant and Breast-Feeding Population (PBFP) Training Manual in collaboration with the Department of Family Health](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/mosaic-nigeria-supports-prep-integration-into-pregnant-and-breast-feeding-population-pbfp-training-manual-in-collaboration-with-the-department-of-family-health/) - The FHI 360-led MOSAIC Nigeria team paid an advocacy visit to the Director of the Department of Family Health, Dr Salma Sanas Kolo, Federal Ministry of Health. The Department of Family Health (DFH) plays a prominent and pivotal role in contributing to the improvement of the health indices of the country as well as the - [Updates from Global Fund National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/updates-from-gf-nahi/) - As part of stakeholders’ collaborative process, the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) through the Global Fund National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative Project with FHI 360 as the principal recipient in Ebonyi State donated 2 Abacus 380 Hematology Analyzers to the Ebonyi State Government. The equipment is a flagship product of Diatron’s 3-part differential hematology analyzers - [Providing safety from COVID-19 to Cameroon refugees](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/providing-safety-from-covid-19-to-cameroon-refugees/) - Providing Safety from COVID-19 to Cameroon Refugees. Today is World Refugee Day and we affirm that “Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety”. Besides, physical safety, refugees also need to be protected from infectious diseases like COVID-19. In this blog, we will present the support that the US Department of State Bureau for - [Travelogue](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/travelogue/) - On May 29th, 2022, I made my way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for my first international trip since COVID-19. I was reminded of how much things have changed following the outbreak. I had undoubtedly missed international travel. Before COVID, I had made at least one trip outside of Nigeria almost every year, - [FHI 360 Saves Zara’s Leg Through Urgent and Efficient Healthcare​](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi-360-saves-zaras-leg-through-urgent-and-efficient-healthcare/) - FHI 360 Saves Zara’s Leg Through Urgent and Efficient Healthcare AN IHAP+ 2 SUCCESS STORY In 2020, six-year-old internally displaced girl Zara struggled with a painful leg tumor. Despite her family’s recourse to different medical and traditional remedies in Ngala, Northeast Nigeria and in Fokotol town, Logone-et-Chari Department, Far-North region of Cameroon, her leg’s situation - [Hope Beyond Humanitarian Intervention](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/hope-beyond-humanitarian-intervention/) - HOPE BEYOND HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION AN IHAP+ 2 SUCCESS STORY Over 600 conflict-affected individuals in the Indimi Housing Estate, Bama LGA of Borno State, struggle with the brunt of the ongoing humanitarian crisis. They lack access to essential services, including healthcare and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and having one functional handpump with undrinkable water to - [Spotlight Interview with Nari Welye](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/spotlight-interview-with-nari-welye/) - Spotlight Interview with Nari Welye Project Coordinator for the Integrated Humanitarian Assisted Project to Internally Displaced Persons Plus 2 LET’S MEET YOU? My name is Nari Welye. I am the coordinator for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (NNPC/SNEPCo) ‘s funded integrated humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons plus - [Human-Centered Integrated Health Services](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/human-centered-integrated-health-services/) - Human-Centered Integrated Health Services AN IHAP+ 2 SUCCESS STORY The continuous impact of the Northeast humanitarian crisis and the destruction of essential services and infrastructures increase conflict-affected populations’ vulnerabilities, especially in Borno state. More internally displaced persons (IDPs) face heightened hardship and inability to meet their health and other basic needs. Especially women and children, - [Early Child Care and Development](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/early-child-care-and-development/) - FHI 360: EARLY CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT AN ICHSSA SUCCESS STORY The Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award (ICHSSA) in its process of implementation in Lagos State with the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) as its primary partner alongside FHI360 and Project HOPE as sub-recipients. The project is currently in execution in - [Providing a Road Map for Scaling up Other Prevention Options – CHOICE and the National Oral PrEP rollout](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/providing-a-road-map-for-scaling-up-other-prevention-options-choice-and-the-national-oral-prep-roll-out/) - The collaboration for HIV Prevention Options to Control the Epidemic (CHOICE) is an eighteen-month collaborative project funded by USAID, in partnership with PEPFAR, Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) and John Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego). The goal of this partnership is to address technical gaps and support national - [Biometric registration to strengthen health care provision for people living with HIV in Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/biometric-registration-to-strengthen-health-care-provision-for-people-living-with-hiv-in-nigeria/) - Project Description Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EPIC) project provides strategic technical assistance (T.A.) and direct service delivery (DSD) to advance break through barriers to 95-95-95 and improve HIV case finding, prevention, treatment programming, and viral load suppression. The project is funded by U.S. Presidents' Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. - [A Silver Lining for Baby Gideon](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/the-silver-lining/) - A SILVER LINING FOR BABY GIDEON A Story of Hope and Commitment AN AKWA IBOM STATE EPIC ACTIVITY 2 SUCCESS STORY Faraway in Oruk Anam, a Vast Hinterland LGA in Eket Cluster the Story of baby Gideon, a severely malnourished 2 months old infant of an unhooked primed who received an Early infant diagnosis EID - [Gathering Support for Coordinated MIYCN Programs](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/building-support-for-coordinated-miycn-programs/) - Gathering Support for Coordinated MIYCN Programs AN ALIVE & THRIVE SUCCESS STORY The Alive & Thrive (A&T) initiative, managed by FHI Solutions, was on November 2021 awarded a new 5-year grant (2021 – 2026) to accelerate the scale of maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) in Nigeria— as supported by the Bill and Melinda - [Hope Awakening: Virally Suppressed HIV Clients Tie the Nuptial Knot](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/hope-awakening-virally-suppressed-hiv-clients-tie-the-nuptial-knot/) - Hope Awakening: Virally Suppressed HIV Clients Tie the Nuptial Knot A GF NAHI SUCCESS STORY The Global Fund supported and Family Health International (FHI360) implemented Nationally Aligned HIV & AIDS Initiative (NAHI) Grant is driving HIV prevention, treatment and care programs by targeting the General & Key Populations in 17 Nigerian States. One of the - [IHANN IV Kick-Off: Improving More Lives Through Integrated Solutions](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/ihann-iv-kick-off-improving-more-lives-through-integrated-solutions/) - FHI 360 kicked off the Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Northeast Nigeria (IHANN IV) project funded by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) on Wednesday, 23rd and Thursday, 24th March 2022, which is a continuation of IHANN I, II, and III. The project, which is in its fourth phase will contribute to reducing mortality and morbidity among - [Breaking Ground in Transgender-Led HIV Programming in Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/breaking-ground-in-transgender-led-hiv-programming-in-nigeria/) - BREAKING GROUND IN TRANSGENDER-LED HIV PROGRAMMING IN NIGERIA AN EPIC SUCCESS STORY Patrick Ikani, EpiC/FHI 360, Nigeria | Joseph Achanya, EpiC/Achieving Health Initiative Nigeria (AHNi) | Adekunle Idowu, Achieving Health Initiative Nigeria (AHNi) | Adaobi Olisa, EpiC/FHI 360, Nigeria | Maggie McCarten-Gibbs, EpiC/FHI 360 | Christopher Akolo, EpiC/FHI 360 While HIV prevalence among the general population in Nigeria is only - [Building Durable Solution Through Cash-for-Work](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/building-durable-solution-through-cash-for-work/) - BUILDING DURABLE SOLUTION THROUGH CASH-FOR-WORK AN IHANN SUCCESS STORY The ongoing humanitarian crisis continues to impact the socio-economic opportunities and livelihoods of people. Banki, a commercial hub known for its buoyancy on the edge of the Nigeria-Cameroun border in Bama LGA of Borno State, is now surrounded by destroyed homes with the majority of its - [Building Substantial Solutions Through Women Empowerment](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/building-durable-solutions-through-women-empowerment/) - FHI 360: BUILDING SUBSTANTIAL SOLUTIONS THROUGH WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AN IHANN SUCCESS STORY The Coronavirus pandemic presented tremendous challenges for everyone, everywhere. For an estimated 1.9 million internally displaced persons affected by the Northeast humanitarian crisis, lives and livelihoods were at a greater risk with the pandemic. Aside from the humanitarian situation, the already struggling Nigerian - [Akwa Ibom EpiC Project Quality Assurance Quality Improvement (QAQI)](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/akwa-ibom-epic-project-quality-assurance-quality-improvement/) - AKWA IBOM STATE EPIC PROJECT QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT(QAQI): Implementation at a Glance AN AKWA IBOM STATE EPIC ACTIVITY 2 SUCCESS STORY The Akwa Ibom state QAQI team was borne out of the need to entrench Continuous Quality improvements and Quality Assurance in the SIDHAS project. The QAQI team was to take the AKSO SIDHAS - [Situation Room Meetings](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/situation-room-meetings/) - SITUATION ROOM MEETINGS: Using Data for Decision Making and Program Implementation AN AKS EPIC ACTIVITY 2 SUCCESS STORY The Nigeria ART Surge implemented in Akwa Ibom State from April 2019 through the USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV and AIDS Services (SIDHAS) Project and now, through Meeting Targets & Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Project in - [Passive Fathers to Active Fathers](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/passive-fathers-to-active-fathers/) - PASSIVE FATHERS TO ACTIVE FATHERS AN ALIVE AND THRIVE SUCCESS STORY Men breastfeeding guardian set up platform for resolving breastfeeding conflicts Men/Husbands in Olode Apapa ward, Apapa Local Government Area one of the 10 LGAs benefiting from Alive and Thrive’s breastfeeding promotion interventions in Lagos state. They have shifted from passive attitude to discussing options - [Hope Alive through Sustained Enhanced Adherence Counselling](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/hope-alive-through-sustained-enhanced-adherence-counselling/) - HOPE ALIVE SUSTAINED ENHANCED ADHERENCE COUNSELLING AN EPiC SUCCESS STORY The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to maximally and durably suppress plasma viral load levels, restore and preserve immunologic function, and prolong the duration and quality of life. In Akwa Ibom State, PEPFAR through USAID is funding the EpiC Project to maintain 143,668 people on - [SIDHAS implements the Operation Triple Zero (OTZ) initiative](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/sidhas-implements-the-operation-triple-zero-otz-initiative/) - The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project in Nigeria implements the Operation Triple Zero (OTZ) initiative for young people living with HIV. “Triple zero” refers to the project’s goals: zero missed appointments, zero missed antiretroviral drugs and zero viral load. Watch the documentary below - [Education inspires teachers, students confronting crisis in Northeast Nigeria](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/education-inspires-teachers-students-confronting-crisis-in-northeast-nigeria/) - EDUCATION INSPIRES TEACHERS, STUDENTS CONFRONTING CRISIS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA AN AENN SUCCESS STORY Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeast Nigeria, welcomes visitors with a sign featuring a quote from Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, “With education, you can kill terrorism.” The humanitarian crisis in Borno is acute. Ten years of conflict from armed - [Leprosy: An unfinished business](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/leprosy-an-unfinished-business/) - LEPROSY: AN UNFINISHED BUSINESS World Leprosy Day 30th January 2022: United for Dignity Photo Credit: Handout Leprosy is an age-old infectious disease previously considered to be highly contagious. Currently it has been shown that it is caused by the very slow growing, slow to transmit and easily treatable bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, also known as Hansen’s bacillus - [Self Care and Digital Health Webinar](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/self-care-and-digital-health-webinar/) - As part of activities to mark World AIDs Day 2021, FHI 360 convened a panel of thought leaders, technical experts, and concerned citizens to discuss the topics around the theme: “Self-care and Digital Health: Leveraging Technology to improve access to information and HIV services” on the 2nd of December 2021. Their discussions were centred around - [16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-2021/) - The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be - [FHI 360 CONSULTATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY HEALTH INTRODUCING RESEARCH FOR SCALABLE SOLUTIONS PROJECT](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/fhi-360-consultation-with-department-of-family-health-introducing-research-for-scalable-solutions-project/) - A meeting held in the Office of the Director, Department of Family Health on Wednesday 29th September 2021. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss areas of collaboration and opportunities especially for strengthening generation and utilization of evidence to increase access to voluntary family planning and improve healthy timing and spacing of births. The - [EpiC Key Population Investment Fund (KPIF) Project Director advocacy visit to the former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/epic-key-population-investment-fund-kpif-project-director-advocacy-visit-to-the-former-comptroller-general-of-the-nigeria-correctional-service/) - As part of efforts to establish a holistic framework towards sustainability in the achievements of the EpiC program, The EpiC team initiated strong partnerships with various levels of stakeholders involved in the project. Following a detailed stakeholder analysis, the team planned advocacy visits to several stakeholders one of which is the Comptroller General, Nigerian Correctional - [Reaching The Unreached with Comprehensive HIV Services: Lessons from EpiC Nigeria (Bayelsa State)](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/reaching-the-unreached-with-comprehensive-hiv-services-lessons-from-epic-nigeria-bayelsa-state/) - The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Project in Nigeria is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The project is aimed at increasing access and uptake of comprehensive HIV services to vulnerable and Key populations (KP) including Men who have - [ PEPFAR Country Coordinator, Mark Giambrone Sent Forth](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/pepfar-country-coordinator-mark-giambrone-sent-forth/) - Mark Giambrone in his capacity as the erstwhile PEPFAR Country Coordinator oversaw matters concerning the Department of State’s Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC). He led the U.S. PEPFAR interagency team in Nigeria in driving the formulation and recommendation of initiatives in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nigeria. His efforts ensured a PEPFAR - [Promoting Vaccination Through Positive Community Feedback](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/promoting-vaccination-through-positive-community-feedback/) - PROMOTING VACCINATION THROUGH POSITIVE COMMUNITY FEEDBACK AN IHANN SUCCESS STORY Kaltum Modu, a mother of five children, lived in Banki before the humanitarian crisis. She left in 2014 when the insurgents captured the town but returned in 2016. Her life before the insurgency was productive as Banki was a trade hub under Bama LGA of - [World Humanitarian Day!](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/world-humanitarian-day/) - Today is World Humanitarian Day! This year’s event is on collective action for climate change, especially as it affects the most vulnerable people. The Integrated Humanitarian Assistance For North East Nigeria (IHANN) team visited Abuja Talakawa Primary Healthcare Centre and planted some trees. Each staff named the tree after themselves and committed to seeing it - [EpiC Success Story: Turning Young Professionals to Champions](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/turning-young-professionals-to-champions/) - A success story of Adaobi, an EpiC Intern at IAS as youth Ambassadors The EpiC Key Population Investment Fund (KPIF) Nigeria intensive, well-tailored internship program geared towards sustainable capacity building of young professionals from diverse backgrounds to enable them to hone their skills, navigate career paths and become great leaders. The internship program, in just - [The Great Leap: The Laboratory's Involvement in Achieving the SIDHAS Dream In Cross River State.](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/the-great-leap-the-laboratorys-involvement-in-achieving-the-sidhas-dream-in-cross-river-state/) - SARS-CoV 2, also known as the COVID-19 which started as an outbreak in Wuhan, China in 2019, spread rapidly and made its first documented entry into Nigeria in February 2020. The government responded in diverse ways to promptly curb the spread of which curfews and restrictions of movements were major activities put in place by - [Rekindling Lost Hopes: A Story of Zakari Ya’u Ismail](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/rekindling-lost-hopes-a-story-of-zakari-yau-ismail/) - Sixteen-year old Zakari Ya’u Ismail had thoughts of becoming a medical doctor to support a lot of people, especially his immediate family members, to have a healthy life. But his dreams suddenly seemed remote and unattainable after all efforts to enroll him in public school to acquire western education failed for lack of money. His - [US Ambassador / USAID Visit To Akwa Ibom](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/us-ambassador-usaid-visit-to-akwa-ibom/) - On the 5th of May 2021, Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard and USAID Mission Director Anne Patterson visited General Hospital Etinan in Akwa Ibom to see the U.S. government’s support to HIV, TB, and Malaria control programs. The U.S. is committed to supporting access to HIV, TB, and malaria diagnosis, care, and treatment in partnership with Akwa Ibom - [Empowering women to overcome the scars of sexual and gender-based violence in the North-East](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/empowering-women-to-overcome-the-scars-of-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-the-north-east/) - Every day was hell on earth for me as I was raped and beaten continuously, but I still had to endure it all as there was no escape. I later discovered that I was pregnant and when I was due, there was no medical help in the forest. Other older women attended to me and - [Rana Stories from the Heart: The Inspiring Story of Hauwa Ahmad](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/rana-stories-from-the-heart-the-inspiring-story-of-hauwa-ahmad/) - The Inspiring Story of a family’s only Girl-Child; Hauwa Ahmad The first thing one notices about Hauwa is her calm demeanor and reserved nature. Growing up as the only girl child in a family of six, 13-year-old Hauwa Ahmad stayed at home to help her step-mother with domestic chores while her brothers were enrolled in - [Strengthen Critical Care on COVID-19](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/strengthen-critical-care-on-covid-19/) - Supportive Supervisory Visit On the 11th of August 2020, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with The Presidential Task Force (PTF) donated 200 leading-edge ventilators by Medtronic, to support the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), with technical support by FHI360 distributed and supervised the - [COVID CHAMPIONS](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/covid-champions/) - The role of health workers in strengthening critical care for COVID-19 in Nigeria The case management for COVID- 19 is being coordinated by the Department of Hospital Services (DHS) of the Federal Ministry of Health. With the leadership of the DHS, a national protocol and standard operating procedure for the case management of COVID-19 was - [Dr. Hadiza Khamofu Biography](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/dr-hadiza-khamofu-biography/) - Dr. Hadiza Khamofu is currently the Acting Country Director for FHI 360 Nigeria overseeing projects in the Nigeria country portfolio in Health, Education, Nutrition, Gender & Gender-Based Violence response, Private Sector Engagement, Humanitarian & crisis response. She doubles as the Deputy Chief of Party for SIDHAS (Strengthening integrated delivery for HIV/AIDS Services) overseeing the functions - [IHAP+ Project Testimonies](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/ihap-testimonies/) - The IHAP+ team held a focus group discussion with beneficiaries residing at Kamcheji IDP camp regarding the impact of IHAP+ WASH interventions on their behaviors. 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EpiC was initially designed to provide strategic technical assistance - [Past Projects](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/past-projects/) - Past Projects The science of improving lives Past Projects Our Past Projects in Nigeria SIDHAS PROGRESS TECHNICAL AREA AENN KNOWLEDGE FOR HEALTH 2 DUBAI CARES COMMUNITY BASED ACESS INJECTIBLES OPTIMIZING HIV INVESTMENT MAPS IHVRP NIDAR PLUS RANA ENCAP IHAP+ TB CARE IHANN II LIFT FOUR PILLAR PLUS GHAIN TB CARE IN NIGERIA UNFPA SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE - [IHANN IV](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/past-projects/ihann-4/) - Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Northeast Nigeria IV (IHANN IV) Funded by: USAID, Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance | Duration: February 2022- January 2023 With the humanitarian situation in its twelfth year, the needs of conflict-affected and displaced populations remain critical. FHI 360’s IHANN IV project, funded by USAID/BHA, aims to contribute to reduce morbidity and mortality and - [ICHSSA II](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/past-projects/ichssa-2/) - Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award II. Funded by: USAID | Duration: 2021 Background ICHSSA II aims to provide continuous quality improvement to identify and address challenges affecting access to HIV Testing Services among Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Lagos, as well as linkage to and adherence to Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Viral Load - [MMC-JERE](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/mmc-jere/) - Integrated Multisectoral Assistance for Conflict-Affected Vulnerable Populations in Greater Maiduguri (MMC-JERE) Funded by: USAID/BHA | Duration: June 1st, 2022- May 31st, 2024 Background With support from USAID/BHA, FHI 360 is part of the MMC/Jere consortium project led by Save the Children. The project aims to ensure newly displaced households and vulnerable families have access to - [NE-CORE](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/ne-core/) - THE STRENGTHENING HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE AND BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN NIGERIA (NE-CORE) Funded by: USAID | Duration: 1st May 2023 – 30th April 2025 Background FHI 360 commenced the implementation of the Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Building Community Resilience (NE-CORE), a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), which - [SPEED](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/speed-2/) - Sustainable Programs for HIV Epidemic Control and Equitable Service Delivery Project (SPEED) Funded by: CDC (CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION) | Duration: December 01, 2022 – September 29, 2027 Background The Sustainable Programs for HIV Epidemic Control and Equitable Service Delivery (SPEED) project is a five-year initiative aimed at achieving sustainable HIV epidemic control in Nigeria. - [AHHCT](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/ahhct/) - ACCELERATING HYPERTENSION - HIV CARE AND TREATMENT (AHHCT) Funded by: RTSL | Duration: September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2022 Background The Accelerating Hypertension-HIV Care and Treatment (AHHCT) project, funded by Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), was piloted in 30 Health Facilities in Akwa Ibom State for 12 months, from August 2021 to November 2022. - [ACE 1](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/ace-1/) - Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria Cluster 1 (TA) in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States (ACE 1) Funded by: USAID | Duration: February 10, 2022 – January 9, 2027 Background; The ACE Cluster 1 project is designed to optimally Fastrack the achievement of epidemic control in the Akwa Ibom and Cross River States and - [SMART-HIPS](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/smart-hips-2/) - Supporting Measurement and Replication Techniques of HIPs (SMART-HIPS) Funded by: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | Duration: May 2022 – October 2023 Background SMART-HIPs complements a parallel activity currently funded by USAID under FHI 360’s. The project is being implemented in Burkina Faso, India, and Nigeria, with an additional assessment of the HIP landscape at - [Partnership for Learning for all in Nigeria (PLANE)](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/plane/) - Partnership for Learning for all in Nigeria (PLANE) Funded by:FCDO | Duration: November 2021 – October 2026 PLANE is a 7-year, £95m programme funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and represents one window of intervention in a broader package of investment intended to enable a more inclusive and effective basic education system - [PLANE](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/plane-2/) - Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE) Funded by: FCDO| Duration: November 2021 – October 2026 The PLANE project, spanning seven years and financially supported by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), constitutes a pivotal component within a comprehensive investment strategy aimed at fostering a more inclusive and efficient basic education system - [MOSAIC](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/mosaic/) - Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) Funded by: USAID | Duration: 2021 – 2026 Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) is a five-year (2021-2026) global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to help adolescent girls - [Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Sustainability in Nigeria (SURE-SN PROJECT)](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/sure-sn-project/) - Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Sustainability in Nigeria (SURE-SN PROJECT) Duration: January 2023 – January 2024 In 2023, FHI 360 proposes the Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Sustainability in Nigeria – (SURE-SN) project. As part of the SURE-SN strategy, FHI 360 shall ensure essential services are accessible to conflict-affected and displaced populations to reduce their suffering and - [Our Leadership](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/nigeria-leadership/) - Our Leadership Apera Iorwa Country Director Dr. Hadiza Khamofu Project Director, EpiC Nigeria Christy Laniyan Program Director, Global Fund Victor Ogbodo Project Director, Alive & Thrive Nigeria Patrick Ikani Project Director, MOSAIC Elvis Ogweno Crisis Response Coordinator, IHANN Dukup Bise Dazang Security Director Edward Ishaku Acting Output Lead -1, PLANE - [IHAP+ 2](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/ihap-2/) - Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons Plus 2 (IHAP+ 2) Funded by: NNPC/SNEPCo. | Duration: January 2021- January 2022 - [GF NAHI](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/current-projects/gf-nahi/) - Global Fund National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative (GF NAHI) Funded by: Global Fund | Duration: January 2021 – December 2023 Background The Global Fund supported and FHI 360 implemented National Aligned HIV & AIDS Initiative (NAHI) Grant is supporting HIV prevention, treatment and care programs targeting the General & Key Populations in 17 Nigerian States. One of - [IHANN II](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/past-projects/ihann-2/) - Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Northeast Nigeria II (IHANN II) Funded by: USAID, Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance | Duration: April 2013 – December 2020 Considering the scope of the ongoing Northeast emergency in Nigeria and evolving situation, FHI 360 recognizes the importance of scaling up IHANN intervention, particularly in response to recent infectious disease outbreaks, including cholera, - [IHANN III](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/past-projects/ihann-3/) - Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Northeast Nigeria III (IHANN III) Funded by: USAID, Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance | Duration: January 2021- January 2022 The humanitarian situation remains critical in northeast Nigeria, with an estimated 8.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and more than 1.9 million internally displaced persons from nearly 365,000 households. FHI 360’s Integrated - [IHANN](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/past-projects/ihann-1/) - Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Northeast Nigeria (IHANN) Funded by: USAID, Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance | Duration: January 2017- March 2019 The humanitarian situation remains critical in northeast Nigeria, with an estimated seven million people in need of humanitarian assistance and more than 1.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) from nearly 365,00 households. Borno State alone hosts - [Our History](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/our-history/) - Our History FHI 360’s in Nigeria addresses a broad range of human development challenges. In collaboration with international and local partners, we combat HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis; expand access to reproductive health; strengthen health care delivery systems; provide health, water and sanitation and protection support to internally displaced communities; and improve access and quality of education - [Publications](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/publications-2/) - FHI360-Combating-TIP_AENN-Project_NigeriaDownload FHI360-Combating-TIP_AENN-Project_NigeriaDownload - [About us](https://www.insidenigeria.org/index.php/about-us/) - Who we are FHI 360‘s work in Nigeria addresses a broad range of human development challenges. 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