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Making Caesarean Sections Safe in Kano: ACEPHAP Showcases First-Year Achievements
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Making Caesarean Sections Safe in Kano: ACEPHAP Showcases First-Year Achievements

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

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

The EMBRACE Nigeria Partners Meeting, held in Abuja from 22–25 September 2026, brought together key partners to review Year 1 evidence and shape the next phase of maternal and newborn health interventions in Gombe State. Discussions focused on six priority areas, including human resources, emergency referrals, infrastructure, commodities, quality improvement and continuity of care, with emphasis on developing practical, sustainable and patient-centered solutions. The consortium also engaged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to align EMBRACE with national RMNCH+N priorities. As the project enters its next phase, partners remain committed to translating evidence into action and strengthening maternal and newborn health systems.
ACEPHAP convened Stakeholders to Strengthen Emergency Maternal and Newborn Care in Nigeria
22 Sep nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP convened Stakeholders to Strengthen Emergency Maternal and Newborn Care in Nigeria

Every minute matters when a mother or newborn needs emergency care. The ability of health workers to respond quickly, confidently and as a coordinated team can make a critical difference in the outcome of an emergency.

ACEPHAP, TAconnect conduct Four-Day Qualitative Formative Study Training for EMBRACE Project in Gombe State
16 Sep nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP, TAconnect conduct Four-Day Qualitative Formative Study Training for EMBRACE Project in Gombe State

African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), in partnership with Technical Advice Connect (TAconnect), has conducted a four-day training on the Qualitative Formative Study for the Enhancing Maternal and Baby Resilience through Access, Care and Equity (EMBRACE) Project from the 22nd to 25th August, 2026 in Gombe State.

ACEPHAP Trains Health Workers in Delta State to Scale-up E-MOTIVE Care for Postpartum Haemorrhage
10 Sep nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP Trains Health Workers in Delta State to Scale-up E-MOTIVE Care for Postpartum Haemorrhage

As part of ongoing efforts to scale up the implementation of the E-MOTIVE bundle of care for the prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) across Nigeria, African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) in Delta State under the Advocacy and Implementation of Maternal, Newborn, Child, Nutrition and Health (AIM MNCNH) Project.

ACEPHAP Advances Sustainable Integration of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements into Maternal Health Services
07 Sep nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP Advances Sustainable Integration of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements into Maternal Health Services

In the past month, Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) and Every Pregnancy strengthened efforts to promote sustainable access to essential maternal health interventions through a strategic stakeholder engagement on the integration of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) into the State Drug Revolving Fund.

BUK, ACEPHAP host Gates Foundation, showcases Public Health Innovations
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BUK, ACEPHAP, host Gates Foundation, showcase Public Health Innovations

Advancing maternal health and childcare in Nigeria, African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) showcased its growing contribution to public health research, policy translation, health systems strengthening and innovation during a high-level engagement with representatives of the Gates Foundation at Bayero University Kano (BUK).
ACEPHAP, National Population Commission train supervisors on e-CRVS Birth Registration and Maternal Mortality Surveillance in Kano
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ACEPHAP, National Population Commission train supervisors on e-CRVS Birth Registration and Maternal Mortality Surveillance in Kano

ACEPHAP, in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC) Kano State Office, conducted a four-day training to equip supervisors with skills in electronic birth registration (e-CRVS), maternal mortality surveillance and KASSEP dashboard data use. The training, implemented under the KASSEP initiative, aimed to strengthen data quality, accessibility and use for evidence-based decision-making in maternal and child health. Participants from key health and data institutions were prepared for a pilot rollout across 10 LGAs, with emphasis on accurate data collection, analysis and practical application to improve health outcomes and policy planning in Kano State.
Advancing Maternal Health: ACEPHAP at the Pre-eclampsia Summit in Kigali
19 Jun nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

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

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

ACEPHAP Director Delivers Impactful Keynote at NMA Conference in Kano
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ACEPHAP Director Delivers Impactful Keynote at NMA Conference in Kano

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

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Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) is one of the World Bank supported African Centre of Excellence which is aimed at strengthening interdisciplinary approaches to promote population health outcome through training and research for evidence-informed policy development in West and Central Africa. 

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