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ACEPHAP, Every Pregnancy, Pathfinder and Islamic Relief Foundation converge ahead of maternal and child mortality project
24 Jan nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

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

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

Courtesy Visit: ACEPHAP receives Chief Medical Director of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
20 Jan nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

Courtesy Visit: ACEPHAP receives Chief Medical Director of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) hosted the Chief Medical Director of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Prof. Ahmed Hamidu, and his team on a strategic courtesy visit to strengthen institutional collaboration. Discussions focused on potential partnerships in Gynecology, Oncology, and Genomics, emphasizing joint research, clinical training, and capacity building to improve population health outcomes. The delegation also toured ACEPHAP’s Simulation and Sequencing Laboratories, highlighting the Centre’s advanced facilities, and both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to impactful collaboration in healthcare, research, and policy development.
ACEPPHAP, other Stakeholders unite in Borno as Embrace Project sets Course for Improved Maternal and Child Health
09 Dec nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPPHAP, other Stakeholders unite in Borno as Embrace Project sets Course for Improved Maternal and Child Health

The Bloomberg-funded Embrace Project, led by the ACEPHAP–TAConnect consortium, held its inception meeting in Borno State to introduce the initiative and align major stakeholders. The project aims to strengthen safe motherhood and newborn care. The meeting gathered key officials from ACEPHAP, the Borno State Ministry of Health, traditional institutions, and development partners such as WHO, UNICEF, CHAI, and Lafiya, all demonstrating strong multisectoral support. Stakeholders emphasized evidence-based strategies, coordinated action, and community engagement to improve maternal and newborn health services. With shared commitment and collaborative momentum, the project is set to drive long-term improvements in maternal and child health outcomes across the state.
ACEPHAP and Every Pregnancy meet with partners to explore role of Islamic philanthropy in scaling solutions for mothers and newborns’ health
20 Nov nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP and Every Pregnancy meet with partners to explore role of Islamic philanthropy in scaling solutions for mothers and newborns’ health

ACEPHAP and Every Pregnancy convened Muslim-led community organizations on 17th November 2025 to discuss how Islamic philanthropy can support maternal and newborn health in Kano. Led by Prof. Hadiza Galadanci and Marleen Vellekoop, the meeting explored leveraging Waqf and other faith-based giving to sustainably fund essential maternal and newborn interventions. The partners expressed strong interest in a joint campaign aimed at making pregnancy safer, especially as Nigeria accounts for a significant share of global maternal deaths. Organizations such as FOMWAN, Alkhairat Waqf Foundation, Dawakin Kudu Waqf Foundation, and Pathfinder International participated, with a shared commitment to expanding and sustaining support for mothers and newborns.
ACEPHAP, other ACE Centers participate in the Launch of African Centers of Excellence Alliance and Compendium of Achievements
04 Nov nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP, other ACE Centers participate in the Launch of African Centers of Excellence Alliance and Compendium of Achievements

African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) and other ACE centers have participated the launch of the African Centers of Excellence (ACE) Alliance and the Compendium of Achievements which marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s higher education and research landscape. The event brought together distinguished personalities from academia, government, development agencies, and industry to celebrate the successes of the ACE initiative and chart a sustainable future for its achievements.

ACEPHAP conducts Training on Validation of New WHO Definition for Postpartum Hemorrhage
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ACEPHAP conducts Training on Validation of New WHO Definition for Postpartum Hemorrhage

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) recently conducted specialized training sessions focused on validating the newly revised World Health Organization (WHO) definition of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) major contributor to maternal mortality globally.

ACEPHAP joins Stakeholders at RMNCAH and NTWG Second Quarter Meeting
25 Jul nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP joins Stakeholders at RMNCAH and NTWG Second Quarter Meeting

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) has last week participated in the second quarter meeting of the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH) and the Malaria Technical Working Group (NTWG). The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders from across the health sector, served as a platform to assess progress, share updates, and strengthen collaboration among partners working to improve health outcomes in Nigeria.

Strengthening Capacity: ACEPHAP Partners with Boston Children’s Hospital for Simulation Training
14 Jul nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

Strengthening Capacity: ACEPHAP Partners with Boston Children’s Hospital for Simulation Training

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital is currently holding an intensive simulation training program aimed at strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals.

ACEPHAP team concludes Scale-up Training on E-motive in Gombe State
04 Jul nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP team concludes Scale-up Training on E-motive in Gombe State

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) has successfully concluded its scale-up training on the E-MOTIVE initiative in Gombe State. The final session of the training took place on Thursday, June 3rd, 2025, at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.

ACEPHAP participates in RCOG World Congress 2025
24 Jun nusaiba-ibrahim 0 Comments

ACEPHAP participates in RCOG World Congress 2025

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) is proud to participate in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress 2025, currently underway at ExCeL London, United Kingdom. The Centre’s Director, Professor Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, and a Research Fellow from the Centre, Dr. Aminu Wakili, are attending this prestigious global event, which runs from June 23 to 25, 2025.

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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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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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