Today, Nigeria marks another year in its democratic journey, a path shaped by the courage, participation, and resilience of its people. How do we keep creating space for these voices to grow? As the government leads the effort to strengthen democratic systems, SCIDaR stands in

2024 was proof of what’s possible when data, design, and delivery align to shift the narrative on public health equity. In close partnership with government and implementing partners, SCIDaR was honored to support progress across Africa’s health landscape. Our first-ever

What will it take to scale digital health innovations across African health systems? SCIDaR is proud to join the African Digital Health Summit 2025, where Principal Oluwaleke Jegede and Manager King Ewa-Henshaw will speak on real-world strategies for data-driven health system

SCIDaR was honoured to attend Nile University’s 2025 Career Fair on June 4, at the invitation of our institutional partner. The Fair created a space for graduating students to connect with potential employers. SCIDaR engaged with many young professionals eager to use their

Happy Independence Day to the Democratic Republic of Congo! 🇨🇩 Today, we honour the strength, courage, and resilience of the Congolese people. A nation built on unity, progress, and the determination of its communities. Through the Polio Africa Project, SCIDaR supports the

Nigeria’s health-tech sector, strengthened by improved internet access and local innovation, offers meaningful opportunities to advance Universal Health Coverage. With political will, private sector engagement, and grassroots action aligning, the conditions for progress are

In 2024, the Federal Ministry of Health transitioned the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) into the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) through the enactment of the NBSA Bill. This reform aimed to streamline operations and strengthen the Agency’s regulatory capacity to

As part of the government’s plan to reach every child with lifesaving vaccines, thousands of children under five received lifesaving oral polio vaccines during the April and June 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs), thanks to the unwavering efforts of Nigeria’s frontline

Nigeria continues to make significant strides in improving maternal health & MSD for Mothers has been leading maternal health advocacy and communications through implementing collaborators in the country. Since 2015, they have supported innovative, women-centred solutions that

Across Africa, where health systems carry the weight of inequity, underfunding, and distance, digital health is emerging not just as an innovation but as an equalizer. It is the bridge between isolation and access. Between fragmented care and integrated systems. Between

The Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF) 2025 convened policymakers, practitioners, funders, and frontline innovators in Abuja to reimagine the future of primary health care across the continent. The forum explored bold, systems-level questions: How do we strengthen PHC workforce pipelines?

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa proudly participated in the Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF) 2025, held under the theme “Reimagining Primary Health Care for Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa.” This forum convened policymakers, health professionals,

On Tuesday, 15 July 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting the leadership team from MSD for Mothers at the SCIDaR HQ in Abuja for deeper engagement with our PACS and Smiles for Mothers teams. Together with our CEO, Uchenna Igbokwe Igbokwe, and Principal, Nonso Nwaokorie, we were

“We’re not just experimenting, we’re building solutions that can live within systems.”— Iyadunni Olubode, Nigeria & Kenya Director, MSD for Mothers This week, the Implementing Partners Roundtable convened by MSD for Mothers and hosted by Nigeria Health Watch brought together key

Read about how our member SCIDaR is transforming maternal health in #Nigeria — training thousands of health workers and reaching hundreds of thousands of women with innovative care. Proud to amplify their incredible impact! 👏

Routine immunization in Northern Nigeria didn’t just survive the pandemic, it adapted and improved. Strong community engagement, resilient supply chains, digital tools, and consistent supervision made the difference. The lesson? We don’t need to rebuild; we need to reinforce

Don’t just take our word for it – hear previous participants share how NISA changed the game! 🌍✨ Join us in Abuja, Sept 10 to 13, 2025, for NISA 10: Sustainable Growth through Local Action, From Investment to Impact. Register now at nisaresearch.org/registration 🎟️ #NISA2025

Cameroon’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) is taking a major step to institutionalize staff performance management with the rollout of its revised 360° staff Performance Management System, developed and deployed with technical support from SCIDaR. Last month, the team

Happy 178th Independence Day to Liberia! 🇱🇷 Today, we celebrate not only Liberia’s history and resilience but also the communities shaping its health future. SCIDaR is honoured to work alongside Liberia in strengthening health systems, advancing innovations, and ensuring no