Lady Helen Child Health Foundation (NGO)

Every Child Deserves the Protection of Immunization. Childhood immunization remains one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. While global vaccination coverage has continued to improve, millions of children are still missing essential vaccines. According to UNICEF and WHO, global childhood immunization coverage has made progress despite challenges such as conflict, displacement, misinformation, and vaccine hesitancy. However, this progress is not yet enough to ensure that every child is protected. Children living in communities affected by conflict, poverty, limited healthcare access, or other barriers are often at greater risk of missing routine vaccinations. Reaching these children requires strong health systems, community engagement, accurate health information, and continued commitment to equitable access to immunization. This reminds us that vaccination is not only a health-system responsibility. Parents, caregivers, community leaders, healthcare workers, and organizations all have a role to play in building confidence in vaccines and ensuring children receive the protection they need. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting children begins with prevention and access to reliable health information. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier children and empowering families to make informed health decisions. Every child reached with lifesaving vaccines represents an opportunity to prevent illness, protect families, and strengthen the health of our communities. Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/dYc6TsZ Source: World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF https://lnkd.in/gvyqTdiK

🧡 WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 2026 🧡 Every newborn and every child deserves safe, respectful, and quality care. This World Patient Safety Day, we join the global call to put the safety of children at the heart of healthcare. From birth through childhood, every child deserves care that protects, supports, and gives them the best chance to thrive. Let’s speak up, promote safer healthcare practices, support health workers, and ensure that no child is left behind when it comes to safe care. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation (LHCHF), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and live a healthy life. This World Patient Safety Day, we stand with parents, caregivers, health workers, and communities to promote safe, informed, and quality care for every child. Through health education, awareness, advocacy, and community engagement, LHCHF continues to champion better health outcomes for children and support families with the knowledge they need to make informed health decisions. ✨ Because protecting a child’s health begins with making their care safe. Lady Helen Child Health Foundation — Championing healthier futures, one child at a time Follow us for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy https://lnkd.in/e8rVfmMu

Every girl deserves the chance to dream big, speak up, and lead. On *October 11th, 2026,* Lady Helen Child Health Foundation will be marking her 3rd Edition of the International Day of the Girl Child, with a parliamentary discussion dedicated to empowering girls for an equal future. We truly believe that when you invest in a girl's health, confidence, and education, you're changing the future for everyone.  *Venue:* Police Day Secondary School Garki, Abuja.  *Time:* 1:00pm

Investing in Early Childhood Development Builds a Stronger Future. Early childhood is a critical period of growth and development. The care, nutrition, stimulation, protection, and support a child receives during these early years can have a lasting impact on their health, learning, and overall well-being. Nigeria is taking important steps to advance early childhood development through primary health care, recognizing that health facilities at the community level can play an important role in supporting children and families from the earliest stages of life. Integrating early childhood development into primary health care can help health workers identify developmental needs, provide families with appropriate guidance, promote responsive caregiving, and connect children to the support and services they need. This reminds us that child health is more than preventing disease. It also means creating an environment where children can develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that giving children a healthy start requires a holistic approach. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting families and promoting healthier childhoods. When we invest in children during their earliest years, we are not only improving their chances of growing and thriving; we are also investing in the future health and well-being of our communities. Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/dYc6TsZ Source: World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO Africa) https://lnkd.in/efH9YFnt

Protecting Children’s Lives Requires Urgent Action. Around 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024. While the world has made significant progress in reducing child deaths, the pace of progress is slowing, leaving millions of children at risk of dying from causes that are often preventable or treatable. Behind every statistic is a child and a family whose lives are affected forever. Many of these deaths are linked to conditions such as infections, complications around birth, malnutrition, and other causes that can be addressed through timely and quality healthcare. The slowing progress reminds us that improving child survival requires sustained commitment. Access to essential healthcare, adequate nutrition, immunization, maternal care, early diagnosis, and health education must continue to reach children and families, particularly those in vulnerable communities. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to survive, grow, and thrive. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier childhoods and empowering families with reliable health information. Reducing child mortality is not only about saving lives today. It is about protecting the future of communities and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/dYc6TsZ Source: World Health Organization (WHO) https://lnkd.in/dD4kE_3H

Expanding Sickle Cell Care Can Help More Children Thrive. Sickle cell disease is not only a health condition it is a lifelong challenge that can affect a child's health, development, education, and quality of life. The World Health Organization is taking steps to expand access to lifesaving sickle cell treatment and care for children, including efforts to improve access to quality-assured, affordable and child-friendly medicines. This is particularly important in sub-Saharan Africa, where a large proportion of children affected by sickle cell disease live. This reminds us that improving child health requires more than having effective treatments available. Children and families also need early diagnosis, reliable health information, access to appropriate care, and continued support throughout the course of the condition. When families are empowered with accurate information and children can access timely, evidence-based care, we can reduce preventable complications and give more children the opportunity to live healthier lives. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting a child's future begins with accessible and quality healthcare from the earliest stages of life. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier children and empowering families with reliable health information. By strengthening awareness and improving access to appropriate care, we can help ensure that children living with sickle cell disease are given the opportunity to grow, develop, learn, and thrive. Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/dYc6TsZ Source: World Health Organization (WHO) https://lnkd.in/dEYu-RJ6

Managing Childhood Illness: Early Care Can Save Lives. When a child becomes sick, knowing what to do and doing it early can make the difference between recovery and a life-threatening complication. Children are particularly vulnerable to common illnesses such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, and other infections. These conditions can become serious quickly, especially in young children, but many childhood deaths can be prevented when illnesses are recognized early and appropriate care is provided promptly. The World Health Organization promotes an integrated approach to managing childhood illness that looks at the child as a whole rather than treating symptoms in isolation. This includes assessing danger signs, identifying common illnesses, providing appropriate treatment, counseling caregivers, and ensuring children receive follow-up care when needed. But effective management does not begin at the health facility alone. Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice that something is wrong. Recognizing warning signs and seeking care early can help prevent a manageable illness from becoming a medical emergency. This is why caregiver education, accessible healthcare services, trained health workers, appropriate nutrition, immunization, and timely referral are all essential components of child survival. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting children's health requires both quality healthcare and informed caregivers. Through child health advocacy, parental education, nutrition awareness, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to empowering families with knowledge that can help children survive, grow, and thrive. When we recognize childhood illness early, respond appropriately, and seek care without delay, we give children a better chance to recover and thrive. Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/dYc6TsZ Source: World Health Organization (WHO) – Managing childhood illness. [Read the full WHO resource](https://lnkd.in/epJqTpFU)

Reaching Every Child: Closing the Immunization Gap. A child should not miss life-saving vaccines simply because they live in a community that is difficult to reach or because they were overlooked by routine immunization services. In Enugu State, independent monitors are helping identify children who may have been missed by vaccination services and supporting efforts to close these immunity gaps. Their work highlights an important lesson, vaccination coverage is not only about how many children receive vaccines, but also about finding the children who are being left behind. By going into communities, checking vaccination records, identifying missed children, and providing feedback to health teams, independent monitoring can help strengthen immunization programs and ensure that gaps are identified and addressed. This community-level approach is particularly important for children living in hard-to-reach areas or communities where access to healthcare may be limited. Every missed child represents an opportunity to improve. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to essential healthcare, regardless of where they live. Through child health advocacy, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier communities and empowering families with reliable health information. Reaching every child requires more than delivering vaccines—it requires knowing who has been missed and making sure we go back for them. When we close immunity gaps, we protect not only individual children but entire communities. Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/dYc6TsZ Source: World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa – Reaching Every Child: How Enugu’s Independent Monitors Are Helping Close Immunity Gaps. [Read the full article](https://lnkd.in/eZKCerGd)

Early Nutrition Screening Can Save a Child’s Life. Malnutrition does not always begin with an obvious sign. Sometimes, the warning signs are subtle and by the time they become severe, a child may already be at serious risk. In Nigeria, early nutrition screening is helping health workers identify children who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition and connect them with appropriate care before their condition becomes more severe. This is why nutrition screening should not be seen as just another routine measurement. it is an opportunity to detect problems early, intervene promptly, and prevent avoidable deaths. Simple actions such as measuring a child’s growth, assessing nutritional status, identifying danger signs, providing appropriate counseling, and referring children who need additional care can make a significant difference. Early detection is particularly important because malnutrition can weaken a child’s immune system and increase vulnerability to infections and other complications. Addressing nutritional problems early can therefore contribute to better survival, growth, and development. But screening alone is not enough. Children identified as being at risk must be connected to quality nutrition services, healthcare, and continued follow-up. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting a child’s health begins with early action. Through child health advocacy, parental education, nutrition awareness, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to empowering families and supporting healthier futures for children. A child does not have to become severely malnourished before we act. Early detection gives us the opportunity to intervene early and every early intervention can make a difference. Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/dYc6TsZ Source:** World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa Early nutrition screening reduces child deaths in Nigeria. [Read the full WHO article](https://lnkd.in/ePZBbqKz

Following the Injury Prevention and Child Safety in Care Homes Webinar held on 30 April 2026, where participants were introduced to practical first aid measures and essential approaches to preventing and responding to injuries among children, the Lady Helen Child Health Foundation (LHCHF) has taken a further step toward strengthening child safety and emergency preparedness in care homes. As part of our commitment to supporting care homes and improving the safety and well-being of children in their care, eight care homes received First Aid Boxes on 17 August 2026. The distribution was aimed at ensuring that caregivers have access to basic first aid supplies that can support an immediate response to minor injuries and emergencies while appropriate medical attention is sought when necessary. The beneficiary care homes include Truth and Trust Compassionate Home, Lomina Care Home, Real Help Home, Anawim Home, Silazeka Yobi Home, Christ Treasure Home, Living Seed Home, Gifted and Talented Home, and Treasure Homes. This initiative reflects LHCHF’s continued commitment to moving beyond awareness to practical, sustainable support for children and caregivers. We believe that equipping care homes with basic first aid resources, alongside knowledge and training, can contribute significantly to creating safer environments for vulnerable children. We appreciate the care homes for their continued partnership and commitment to the welfare of the children they serve. At LHCHF, we remain committed to advancing child health, safety, protection, and well-being through advocacy, research, capacity building, and practical interventions.