USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP)
@NigeriaIHP
A USAID partnership with the Gov't of Nigeria improving primary healthcare services and quality of life in Bauchi, Ebonyi, FCT, Kebbi, & Sokoto
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Across all supported states, IHP reached almost 130,000 children with the measles vaccine in just the last quarter to prevent this deadly disease and save countless child lives. #VaccinesWork
Learn more about our impact: medium.com/@NigeriaIHP_/s…
Vaccines are one of the most cost-effective ways of preventing childhood death by protecting against the spread of infectious diseases.
Learn more about IHP's efforts to scale up routine immunization: medium.com/@NigeriaIHP_/s… #VaccinesWork
Malaria is one of the leading causes of death among children in #Nigeria .
IHP is working to change that by improving the quality of diagnostics for #malaria testing to make sure treatment is appropriate: medium.com/@NigeriaIHP_/s… USAID/Nigeria U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)
Vaccines save millions of lives each year. In the last 50 years alone, they’ve saved nearly 154 million lives around the globe.
From June 2022 to May 2023, more than 3 million COVID-19 vaccines were administered in IHP-supported states in Nigeria. #VaccinesWork
This #WorldMalariaDay , IHP is joining the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.🌍
Across all IHP-supported states, 99% of individuals with confirmed malaria cases were treated with ACTs over the last year. USAID/Nigeria U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)
With support from U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), IHP partnered with the Walter Reed Institute to train 29 medical laboratory scientists in basic malaria microscopy in Sokoto State Nigeria.
Read the full story here: medium.com/@NigeriaIHP_/s… #WorldMalariaDay
Happy #WorldMalariaDay from IHP!🦟Today we celebrate progress while recognizing the need for continued upward momentum.
Over the last 5 years, 2.9 million confirmed cases of malaria were treated with ACTs in Sokoto State with IHP support. USAID/Nigeria U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)
Every child deserves access to lifesaving vaccines that can protect against illness & death.
IHP is improving access to vaccines with improved management of health facilities & integration of immunization into child health & outreach services in Nigeria. #VaccinesWork
Happy #WorldImmunizationWeek from IHP!💉
Tune in over the next week to learn more about IHP’s efforts to scale up routine immunization and reach more Nigerians with critical, life-saving vaccines. #VaccinesWork
In honor of National #SafeMotherhood Week in Nigeria check out this story about our partnership with We Care Solar to make deliveries safer in Kebbi State, Nigeria. USAID/Nigeria
BREAKING: To commemorate #SafeMotherhood Day 2024, the Honorable Minister of Health Muhammad Ali Pate launched the National Labour Care Guide which will help accelerate the reduction of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.
According to World Health Organization (WHO) #SafeMotherhood means ensuring all women receive the care they need to be safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA begins commemoration of the 2024 Safe Motherhood Week.
Theme: “Investing in Maternal Health for a Sustainable Future “…
On April 16, Palladium is co-hosting a satellite session at the Health Financing Forum alongside World Bank and African Economic Research Consortium focused on strengthening interministerial collaboration to meet #healthfinancing challenges. To register, follow this link: cvent.me/5Wwnlk
In Ebonyi State, IHP has trained over 2,000 health care workers to reduce maternal & child mortality across the state.
One #healthworker , Amaka, said that IHP's training has improved her service delivery in antenatal care, family planning, and labor & delivery. USAID/Nigeria
🚨REMINDER! Join IHP on April 16th for the 2nd webinar in our 5-part series.
This webinar will explore how Direct Facility Financing improves access to essential life-saving commodities at primary health care facilities in #Nigeria . USAID/Nigeria events.teams.microsoft.com/event/185fb1f4…
The story of Martha & her family mirrors the broader narrative unfolding across #Nigeria , where informed choices & family involvement are becoming cornerstones of the healthcare journey: bit.ly/42flDBf USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) #FamilyPlanning
Men—as partners, caregivers, & survivors of gender-based violence—must be included in the design of activities to ensure they are appropriately engaged & supported as agents of change.
Photo credit: @nigeriaihp / Mark Hirekaan
#MaleEngagement #HealthcareSystem #ServiceDelivery
Improving gender equity in health care requires gender-responsive policies to support and protect both health workers and patients. USAID USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) trained 2,387 health workers and government gender desk officers to strengthen the gender-based violence response system. #WHWWeek