Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health And Policy

18/03/2026

Amira is one of the many survivors of postpartum haemorrhage, thanks to the E-MOTIVE bundle. Today, she is alive and thriving with her children.

Three years ago, during her first pregnancy, Amira experienced postpartum haemorrhage, a potentially life-threatening condition that causes more than 18,000 fatalities in Nigerian women yearly.

With the help of the E-MOTIVE bundle, the health workers were able to accurately measure Amira’s blood loss, detect the haemorrhage early, and trigger an immediate application of the E-MOTIVE treatment.

At CCSI, we are proud to be part of the advocacy and implementation of MNCNH consortium that shaped Amira’s story, and the stories of countless women whose lives are being protected through timely care.

Learn more about this life-saving intervention 👉 https://acephap.buk.edu.ng/emotive-trial

16/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers and mother figures whose love, strength, and care keep families and communities thriving.

At ACEPHAP, we celebrate mothers today and every day by supporting safer pregnancies through research, training, and stronger health policies. Because when mothers are healthy, communities thrive.

13/03/2026

The Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) participated in E-MASTER Phase I study: Diagnosis of Postpartum Haemorrhage at Caesarean Section – A Multi-country Diagnostic and Prognostic Accuracy Study during the Site Initiation Visit (SIV) training held from 9–11 March 2026 at the Kigali Marriott Hotel, Rwanda.

The meeting brought together researchers and partners from multiple countries to strengthen collaboration and align strategies for improving the diagnosis and management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal mortality. The sessions focused on study protocols, programme design & training and research coordination to ensure effective implementation across participating sites.

The E-MASTER Project inception meeting marked the formal start of the study and provided an opportunity for participating institutions to review the research objectives and operational plans.

The meeting was attended by leading maternal health experts, including the Director of ACEPHAP, Prof. Hadiza Galadanci, Dr. Saeed Suleiman, Dr. Maryam Lawal Wada alongside team members who contributed on improving the timely diagnosis of postpartum haemorrhage during caesarean section.

11/03/2026

ACEPHAP hosted Every Pregnancy and faith leaders in Kano to converge for discussions on how waqf (Islamic endowment) can support maternal and child health.

The dialogue highlighted the important role faith-based institutions and community leaders can play in promoting safe pregnancies, improving access to maternal healthcare, and reducing preventable maternal deaths.

Through partnerships like this, ACEPHAP continues to support community-driven solutions, research, and policy engagement aimed at ensuring that every mother and child has the chance to survive and thrive.

09/03/2026

Celebrating women, strengthening communities. Healthy mothers, brighter futures.

This Women’s Day, ACEPHAP champions maternal health across Africa.

06/03/2026

Insightful words from Professor Hadiza Galadanci, the Director of ACEPHAP, highlighting the importance of strengthening healthcare systems, advancing research, and improving maternal and population health outcomes.

A powerful reminder that leadership and knowledge can transform lives.

04/03/2026

African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), in partnership with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), has successfully trained 30 frontline healthcare workers on Essential Gynaecological Skills (EGS) under the Gynaecological Health Matters Programme (GHMP) – Nigeria.

The four-day intensive training which took place at Bon Hotel in Enugu State on 16th February 2026, brought together nurses, midwives, and doctors committed to improving the quality of gynaecological care in their communities.

Read more https://is.gd/depUtW

28/02/2026

The Community Bundle Project Team recently conducted high-level advocacy and sensitization visits to Sarkin Aliero Alhaji Umar Dodo Aliero and Sarkin Jega, Alhaji Muhammad Arzika in Kebbi State, alongside their Hakimai and traditional councils, as part of pre-implementation engagement in our project areas.

In regions where home births remain high, traditional leaders are not just stakeholders but also catalysts for change. Their influence is vital in promoting trust, encouraging facility-based care, and driving community ownership.

23/02/2026

ACEPHAP team, comprising Prof. Baba Maiyaki, Dr. Fatima Muhammad, Khalifa Muhammad, and Saifuddeen Sani Adamu, held a meeting with the Gombe State Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to push the EMBRACE Project (Enhancing Maternal and Baby Resilience through Access, Care, and Equity).

This is a further endorsement of collective efforts and a commitment to improving maternal and baby health outcomes in Nigeria.

16/02/2026

In the words of Professor Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, the Director, Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), "Pregnancy should always be safe, but in Nigeria some families are scared about what the outcome might be."

About 75,000 women in my country die each year during pregnancy or delivery—about a quarter of them from postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), or severe blood loss after giving birth. As their doctor, you are watching their life slip out of your hands.

Read more of her experiences in this photo essay captured by Gates Foundation.

https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles/obgyn-experience-photo-essay-dr-hadiza-galadanci

Join Dr. Hadiza Galadanci as she describes her experience as an OBGYN in Kano, Nigeria.

13/02/2026

Speaking at the event, Director of ACEPHAP, Professor Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, said the initiative will utilise and boost the use of local resources to finance healthcare at community levels. According to her, “more awareness and funds will be mobilised during the month of Ramadan as it is a month of giving”.

In her remarks, the Chief Operating Officer of Every Pregnancy, Marleen Vellekoop, said the project aims to support around 40, 000 women across Mali and Nigeria with a bundle that will reduce maternal and child mortality.

https://excellencenewsletter.ng/2026/02/07/acephap-others-collaborate-to-save-40000-women-children-in-nigeria-mali/

10/02/2026

ACEPHAP last week hosted a delegation from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), alongside colleagues from AKINA and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), as part of ongoing efforts under the Community Bundle Project.

The visit was designed to support the project’s evaluation process and foster deeper collaboration with ACEPHAP as the implementing partner. It brought together researchers and practitioners committed to ensuring that the project is both evidence-driven and responsive to community needs.

Read more https://is.gd/qelb3q