Society for Family Health Nigeria

From time immemorial, We have promoted health, from community outreaches to digital innovations, SFH continues to promote health, inspire change, and enhance lives across Nigeria. Join us as we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring healthy lives and wellbeing for all at the National Health Promotion Day 2025 Anticipate!!! #ChooseHealth #Livewell #HealthForAll

We’re thrilled to announce that Society for Family Health (SFH) will be live in Bogotá, Colombia, for the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025), the world’s largest gathering on family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This year’s theme, “Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All,” resonates deeply with our mission of improving access, equity, and choice for every individual. SFH will feature in over 30 sessions and side events, including oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and abstract showcases. Our featured presentations include: • The Impact of Young Religious Influencers on Contraceptive Acceptance Among Religious Leaders in Northern Nigeria • Boosting Postpartum Family Planning Among Married Adolescents in Northern Nigeria • Exploring IUD Inserter Interchangeability: Insights from Healthcare Providers and Policy Makers in Nigeria • Engaging Male Partners as Allies for Improving Uptake of Self-Injectable Contraceptives (DMPA-SC/SI): Early findings from 2 states in Nigeria. • Catalysing Policy Change Through Private Sector Integration: The IntegratE Project Experience From adolescent SRH to digital innovation, gender equity, and private-sector engagement, SFH remains at the forefront of advancing family planning and reproductive health in Africa and beyond. 📅 1–6 November 2025 | Bogotá, Colombia Join us and global partners as we take #ICFP2025 by storm—celebrating progress, sharing innovations, and driving equity through action. #ICFP2025 #SRHR #FamilyPlanning #SFH #EquityThroughAction #GlobalHealth #Bogotá

As part of activities commemorating the 2025 UN World Food Day, the Society for Family Health (SFH) joined the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, EverGreen, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in a National Dialogue focused on improving food security and nutrition in Nigeria. The event, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” provided a platform to explore data-driven pathways for strengthening sustainable agriculture, reducing food loss and waste, and improving nutrition outcomes across the country. Dignitaries at the event included the Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Abdullahi Sahabi, OON; the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health; the FAO Country Director; key representatives from MDAs; civil society organizations; youth farmer groups; and the media. Representing SFH’s Managing Director/CEO, the Assistant Chief, Policy, Advocacy, and Government Engagement (ACPAGE), Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf, delivered a goodwill message emphasizing the critical linkage between food security, nutrition, and maternal and child health outcomes. Drawing insights from the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), he highlighted the need to promote nutrition education and leverage locally available foods to prevent malnutrition and reduce dependence on imported foods. SFH’s Director of Nutrition, Muhammad Ibrahim, also featured in a panel discussion, where he underscored the need for community engagement as a vital element of the food security value chain—from production to consumption. He noted that achieving better production, better nutrition, and a better environment requires active participation of communities and farmers educated on producing nutritious food. Through engagements like this, SFH reaffirms its commitment to advancing policies and partnerships that promote sustainable food systems, nutrition security, and improved health outcomes for all Nigerians.

In commemoration of the Global Handwashing Day 2025, Society for Family Health (SFH), through its WASH for Healthy Lives (W4HL) project, held sensitisation activities across schools in its project implementation states (Edo and Nasarawa) in a bid to promote proper hand hygiene among students.    The global event, marked annually on the 15th of October, emphasises the importance of handwashing with soap and water as a simple yet powerful way to prevent diseases and improve overall health. This year’s theme, “Be a handwashing hero”, focused on fostering a culture of hand hygiene across communities, especially among children who serve as agents of change.    In Edo State, the team visited Oba Ovoramen Junior Secondary School, Iguorakhi, where over 100 students participated in interactive sessions and practical demonstrations of the ten recommended steps of proper handwashing.    Similarly, in Nasarawa State, over 250 students from Government Science Secondary School, Obi LGA took part in the sensitisation session facilitated by the W4HL team. Students were educated on critical handwashing moments and guided through proper handwashing techniques. Educational materials and peer educator guides were distributed to reinforce the lessons.  In both states, the students and school authority pledged to maintain and promote regular handwashing habits in their schools and communities. The activities not only enhanced students’ knowledge but also strengthened the schools’ commitment to sustaining WASH standards.

Join Our Team at SFH ACCESS, a subsidiary of Society for Family Health International 📢 Call for Applications: Sales Associates/Merchandisers (Nationwide) Are you passionate about improving access to quality health products across Nigeria? SFH Access to Health LTD, a subsidiary of Society for Family Health (SFH) Nigeria, is expanding its commercial team and inviting applications from motivated and results-driven individuals to join us as Sales Associates/Merchandisers in all states. 💼 About SFH ACCESS: At SFH Access, we are dedicated to expanding access to affordable, high-quality health products that improve lives. Our portfolio includes ethical and consumer health products in reproductive health, maternal and child health, malaria prevention, and water/hygiene solutions. Job Summary: We are seeking proactive and target-driven sales associates/merchandisers to join our commercial team. The role involves driving product visibility, ensuring availability in outlets, and supporting sales activation in assigned territories. Key Responsibilities: • Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets. • Ensure product visibility and availability across retail and wholesale outlets. • Build strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. • Conduct market activations and promotional campaigns. • Provide timely feedback on market intelligence, competitor activities, and consumer insights. • Maintain accurate sales and merchandising records. Requirements: • OND/NCE in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. • 1–3 years’ experience in sales, merchandising, or FMCG products. • Strong communication and negotiation skills. • Must be self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision. • Knowledge of assigned territory/market will be an added advantage. Remuneration and Benefits: • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. • Training and career development opportunities. • Exposure to a dynamic and impactful organization. 📩 How to Apply Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “Application – Sales/Merchandiser [Location]” ⏰ Application Deadline: 24th October 2025 Join us in making quality health products accessible to every Nigerian, everywhere. #NowHiring #SalesJobs #Merchandising #HealthForAll #SFHAccess #SFHNigeria #CareerOpportunity #FMCG #PublicHealth #SalesCareers

Since 2024, Society for Family Health (SFH) has distributed over 2.3 million water purification sachets, providing 23 million litres of clean, safe drinking water to communities most affected by water-borne diseases. Access to safe water helps prevent diarrhoea, cholera, and other life-threatening illnesses, safeguarding vulnerable families and improving community health.   #SFHImpactInNumbers | #SafeWater | #HealthForAll | #SocietyForFamilyHealth

Society for Family Health (SFH) participated in the 2025 World Health Summit (WHS), held from 12–14 October in Berlin, Germany, under the theme “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World.” The Summit brought together over 4,000 in-person delegates and 40,000 virtual participants from 144 countries to deliberate on global health priorities, governance, and innovation. SFH’s presence was marked by the participation of Victoria Ura-Akubo, Programme Officer for the Global Fund N-THRIP Project in Kwara State, who attended as one of the prestigious WHS Stipend Recipients. As a stipend awardee, Ura-Akubo joined a distinguished cohort of emerging global health leaders, gaining access to exclusive sessions, mentorship opportunities, and the official Kick-off Reception, where she was introduced alongside other recipients. Throughout the Summit, she actively participated in key sessions on pandemic preparedness, women’s health, and global health governance sharing SFH’s contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s health systems and engaging in discussions that reinforced collaboration, leadership, and evidence-based policy. Her participation enhanced SFH’s visibility at the global event and fostered valuable professional connections expected to strengthen ongoing work in public health and advocacy. In addition, SFH’s contribution to global health research was spotlighted through its involvement in three new Lancet publications from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2023, unveiled during the Summit. Led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the research provides comprehensive insights into global mortality, disease burden, and life expectancy trends. SFH’s Health Policy Officer, Yusuf Hassan Wada, served as a co-author in this landmark collaboration, further affirming the organisation’s commitment to advancing evidence-driven health policies and impact worldwide. To explore these groundbreaking studies, click the links below: 1.    Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 — https://lnkd.in/gcpGeuz3 2.    Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 —https://lnkd.in/gHe_6iiF 3.    Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023—https://lnkd.in/e7rKYGRw #WHS2025 #Healthforall

At the just-concluded Africa HealthTech Summit - #AHTS25#AHTS25, themed “Connected Care: Scaling Innovation Towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC),” leaders, innovators, and policymakers came together to explore how technology can transform health systems and accelerate progress toward UHC across Africa. Pharm Dennis Aizobu, Managing Director, SFH Access, joined other distinguished stakeholders, including the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, and Mrs Njide Ndili, President, Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN), in a collaborative dialogue on innovation, access, and sustainability. The engagement underscored the growing synergy between #digitalsolutions and #equitableaccess, highlighting how strategic partnerships can strengthen primary healthcare, close systemic gaps, and empower both providers and patients. As a proud member of the Society for Family Health International (SFH) Group, SFH ACCESS continues to serve as a health guardian within the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN), driving innovation, expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare, and supporting national health priorities that transform lives. #AHTS2025 #SFHAccess #SFHNigeria #HFN #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #UHC #ImpactDelivered #AfricaHealthTechSummit

Society for Family Health (SFH) joined key stakeholders at the 13th #Kaduna State Council on Health, held from 8th to 10th October 2025, to discuss strategies for strengthening health systems and advancing global health security. Established under the National Health Act (2014), the Council serves as the state’s highest policy-making body for health, shaping interventions and financing priorities. The 2025 Council, themed “Global Health Security: Strengthening Health Systems for Resilience in Kaduna State,” convened 405 delegates, including the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe; Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed; other commissioners, health secretaries, medical directors, development partners, academics, and CSOs. Representing SFH, the Assistant Chief, Policy, Advocacy, and Government Engagement (AC-PAGE) Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf, delivered a goodwill message commending the Kaduna State Government for sustaining regular Council meetings. He appreciated the strong partnership between SFH and the state, noting Kaduna’s unique dual role as both a donor and implementing partner to SFH. He reaffirmed SFH’s commitment to providing continued technical assistance for health system strengthening and supporting the implementation of Council resolutions. A highlight of the event was the launch of three key policy documents by the Deputy Governor: The Kaduna State Human Resource for Health, the Human Resource for Health Strategic Plan, and the Task Shifting and Task Sharing Policy—all developed with SFH’s technical and financial support. SFH also featured prominently in the Health Financing session, where its representative joined a panel discussion on “Enhancing Health Financing Towards Attaining Universal Health Coverage.” SFH advocated for sustained advocacy to ensure the release of equity funds for enrolling vulnerable populations in the state health insurance scheme and for improved targeting to engage the informal sector. Additionally, the SFH Regional Manager, Northwest, Ibrahim Murtala, presented three memos on behalf of the IntegratE and A360 Projects. The Council reviewed 60 memos, approving 44, stepping down 15, and withdrawing 1. Key resolutions included establishing a Health Sustainability Trust Fund, institutionalising electronic health records, implementing the Task Shifting and Task Sharing Policy, integrating community pharmacy and #PPMV private health sector data into DHIS2, creating a Private Health Establishment Authority, adopting the Integrated Sustainable Health Supplies System guidelines, and incorporating #mentalhealth and #harmreduction services into community systems. SFH’s active participation in the Kaduna State Council on Health reaffirms its thought leadership and strategic role in supporting evidence-based policy-making, promoting sustainable health financing, and strengthening health systems toward achieving Universal Health Coverage and health security in #Nigeria.