Society for Family Health Nigeria

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The Society for Family Health (SFH) Nigeria is a non governmental organisation (NGO), founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1985.[1]

The organisation was founded by three Nigerians, Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Mallam Dahiru Wali, and Hon. Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako.

SFH's intervention areas include; Treating and positively changing behaviour towards malaria prevention and treatment with the use of rapid diagnostic test or microscopy, HIV/TB treatment and prevention (including Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission),[2][3] adolescent and young people programming, reproductive health and family planning (RH/FP), health policy and financing, Pharma systems strengthening, research and management information systems, cervical cancer screening and prevention,[4] and safe water systems.[5][6] Dr. Omokhudu Idogho[7] is the current managing director of the organisation.


History[]

SFH is a Nigerian non-governmental organisation founded in 1983 by Honourable Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako,[8] Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (late), Pharm (Mallam) Dahiru Wali and Mr. Phil Harvey. SFH began as a Population Services International (PSI) affiliate with one HIV grant and reproductive health products for distribution in Nigeria.

In 1985 SFH was incorporated as a Nigerian non-governmental organisation and in 1994 released the "Who Get This Rain Coat" Gold Circle Condom/Family Planning campaign on national television. In the late 1980s it went into partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to distribute Gold Circle condoms in Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun States, in South Western Nigeria. It soon scaled up its operations, expanding nationwide, and commencing the marketing of oral contraceptives, in partnership with USAID. A partnership with the then UK's Department for International Development (DFID) (now the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office), followed which also focused on the marketing of condoms,[9] oral and injectable contraceptives, and a water-based lubricant.

By 1997, SFH was distributing seventeen million condoms annually, and by 2009, 200 million condoms all over Nigeria at a subsidised price. In 2003 SFH launched its malaria programme, in partnership with USAID. The focus was on the treatment and prevention of malaria- one of the biggest causes of infant and child mortality in Nigeria. The malaria programme has grown significantly, with funding and support from . The focus is now on the use of Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACT) and conducting Rapid Diagnostic Test for malaria before treatment as well as encouraging proper use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets.

In 2005 SFH became the first Nigerian organisation to receive direct funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement programmes in reproductive health.[10] SFH is now in operation in four West African Countries- Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria. As well as 20 regional offices and 19 active projects are present across all 36 states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory where the organisation is headquartered.

SFH also helps to ensure healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, child spacing, and emergency interventions for women at risk. The organisation receives its funding support from a number of national and international donors. Among these are: The World Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Children's Investment Fund Foundation, MSD for mothers the United States International Development Agency, Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Oxfam Novib, United Nations Population Fund, and the Global Fund.

Board of Trustees[]

SFH Nigeria's board of trustees are as follows;[11]

Operations & Locations[]

The Society for Family Health (SFH) is now in operation in four West African countries: Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria. In Nigeria, SFH has 20 regional offices and 19 active projects are present across all 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT- Abuja where the organisation is headquartered.[15] The Society for Family Health works across six key thematic areas; each deliberately selected as identified fields which significantly affect family health in Nigeria. The thematic areas include: Safe Water Systems in Nigeria: market authorisation holders for Waterguard Plus ® and Purifier of Water ®, Family Planning and Reproductive Health, MNCH and Nutrition, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment, Malaria Prevention and Treatment, & Health and Social Systems Strengthening. SFH Nigeria’s public health interventions in these thematic areas are implemented through different projects across several states across Nigeria.[16] SFH creates demand for life-saving health commodities through social marketing; commodities are stored at the SFH Warehouse in . At the 7,400 square meters warehouse, SFH's commodities are packaged, stored, and distributed all over West Africa. The organisation has a Waterguard Plus ® production, packaging, and distribution facility. As well as a condom testing lab where male condoms are tested prior to packaging and distribution.

Publications[]

Anyanti, J, Akuiyibo., S, Onuoha, O, Nwokolo, E., Atagame, K., and Braide, EI. (2021). Addressing Schistosomiasis in a Community in Nigeria: A Theoretical Approach. Int J Trop Dis 4:044. doi.org/10.23937/2643-461X/1710044

Akeju, D., Nance, N., Salas-Ortiz, A., Fakunmoju, A., Ezirim, I., Oluwayinka, A., Godspower, O., Bautista-Arredondo, S. Management practices in community-based HIV prevention organizations in Nigeria. (22 May 2021). BMC Health Serv Res21:489. doi:10.1186/s12913-021-06494-1

Olujide O. Arije; Ekerette E. Udoh; Kayode T. Ijadunola; Olusegun T. Afolabi; Joshua O. Aransiola; Godpower, Omoregie; Oyebukola, Tomori-Adeleye; Obiarairiuku, Ukeme-Edet, Oluwole, Fajemisin, Oluwatoyin Alaba; Adedeji A. Onayade (22 Jan 2021). Taylor and Francis Online Vulnerability to HIV infection among adolescent girls and young women in Nigeria, Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, DOI: 10.1080/17450128.2021.1876964

Katbi, M., Adeoye, O., Adedoyin, A., Adegboye, A., Faturiyele, I., Bello, M., Khatri, R., and Russelz, M. A Multicountry Level Comparison of BCG Vaccination Policy and COVID-19 Cases and Mortality (2020). J Infect Dis Epidemiol 6:131. doi.org/10.23937/2474-3658/1510131

Nwokolo E., Idachaba, I., Anyanti, J., Ocholi, J., Omanibe, M., Udoye, I., Mokuolu, O.A. Impact of the mass campaign for the distribution of long-lasting insecticide nets on the states and national economy: empirical evidence from Nigeria (2020). Science Park Journals 6(4): 592- 607

Anyanti, J., Akuiyibo, S., Idogho, O., Ohuneni, S., and Isiguzo, C. Assessment of Factors Contributing to TB Treatment Adherence among Patients on TB Treatment in Kano State, Nigeria: A Case Study (2020). Journal of Tuberculosis Research, 8, 209-222. doi: 10.4236/jtr.2020.84019.

Shobo, O.G., Okoro, A., Okolo, M., Longtoe, P., Omale, I., Ofiemu, E., and Anyanti, J. Implementing a community-level intervention to control hypertensive disorders in pregnancy using village health workers: lessons learned (2 October 2020) Implement Sci Commun 1, 84 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-020-00076-8

Anyanti, J., Akuiyibo, S., Idogho, O., Amoo, B., and Aizobu, D., Hypertension and Diabetes Management Practices Among Healthcare Workers in Imo and Kaduna States, Nigeria: An Exploratory Study(10 November 2020). Risk Manag Healthc Policy13:2535-2543 https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S271668

Anyanti, J., Nwala, A., Onyezobi CE., Udoh EE., Ahmadu H., Knowledge and perception of community health volunteers of family planning services towards COVID-19 Disease (28 December 2020). Int J Sex Reprod Health Care 3(1): 075-079. DOI: 10.17352/ijsrhc.000017

Oguntunde O., Nyenwa J., Yusuf FM., Dauda DS., Salihu A., Sinai I. The experience of men who participated in interventions to improve demand for and utilization of maternal and child health services in northern Nigeria: a qualitative comparative study. (15 July 2019). Reprod Health. 16(1):104. doi:10.1186/s12978-019-0761-2

Oguntunde O., Nyenwa J., Yusuf FM., Dauda DS., Salihu A, Sinai I. Factors associated with knowledge of obstetric danger signs and perceptions of the need for obstetric care among married men in northern Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey. (11 April 2019). BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 19(1):123. doi:10.1186/s12884-019-2271-1

References[]

  1. ^ SFH Nigeria. "Welcome To Society for Family Health". sfhnigeria.org. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  2. ^ Nigeria's fight against AIDS, by Chika Oduah; at al-Jazeera; published 1 December 2013; retrieved 16 April 2014
  3. ^ HEALTH-NIGERIA: Innovative Ways to Combat AIDS, by Remi Oyo; at ipsnews; published 12 November 2000; retrieved 16 April 2014
  4. ^ Cervical Cancer kills 9,659 Nigerian women annually – SFH Archived 2014-05-31 at the Wayback Machine, by Friday Olokor; at Punch; published 15 January 2014; retrieved 16 April 2014
  5. ^ Bill Clinton Hails P&G For Touching Lives With PUR, by Seyi Ogunbameru; at ; published 23 August 2013; retrieved 16 April 2014
  6. ^ SFH Nigeria. "Intervention Areas". sfhnigeria.org. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  7. ^ https://guardian.ng/tag/dr-omokhudu-idogho/
  8. ^ Women urged to use condom Archived 2012-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, by Wale Adepoju; at The Nation; published 23 March 2012; retrieved 16 April 2014
  9. ^ Two Can Play: A Tale of Government and Young People (II), by 'Sola Fagorusi; at ; published 17 April 2013; retrieved 16 April 2014
  10. ^ USAID/Nigeria Operational Plan, by USAID; at USAID; published 2 June 2006; retrieved 16 April 2014
  11. ^ SFH Nigeria. "Board Of Trustees". sfhnigeria.org. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  12. ^ Nigeria Health Watch. "Press Briefing by the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Pharm. Ahmed I. Yakasai on the 90th Annual National Conference of the PSN". Press Release. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Management Team | Society for Family Health, Nigeria". www.sfhnigeria.org. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  14. ^ PSI. "PSI Team". psi.org. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  15. ^ SFH Nigeria. "Regional Offices". sfhnigeria.org. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  16. ^ SFH Nigeria. "Thematic Areas". sfhnigeria.org. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
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