Mrs. FA discovered she was HIV-positive during her second trimester. The diagnosis was a devastating blow for the 28-year-old who initially refused to start antiretroviral therapy (ART). She was not even willing to disclose her status to her husband, fearing the stigma and potential rejection from her family and community. Despite her reluctance, Mrs.…
In Kebbi State, HSCL ACE 3 project supported the Case Managers and other Healthcare Workers in the project-supported facilities through routine supervisory visits and virtual engagements. Daily situation room meetings were held with Case Managers for performance review and capacity building. The project also met with relevant stakeholders and actors in the State to discuss…
Healthcare workers across Sokoto State gathered at the Pinnacle Hotel from September 23-27, 2024, for an intensive training focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and care of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infection. This training, part of ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services in the state, was organized by Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL) in…
THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SECTOR AND THE BRAIN DRAIN SYNDROME In recent years, Nigeria has faced a mass exodus of its skilled medical professionals to other countries, often referred to as the “brain drain syndrome.” This unfortunate phenomenon has far-reaching implications for the country’s healthcare system, economy, and overall development. It is imperative to delve into…
HSCL ACE 3 PROJECT TRAINS STAKEHOLDERS ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE SERVICES, REFERRAL AND REPORTING HSCL ACE 3 Project recently completed a comprehensive training on gender-based violence services, referral pathway and reporting mechanism on national GBV dashboard for healthcare workers and community stakeholders in Sokoto state. The 3-day capacity building workshop which had 51 participants in…
HSCL ACE 3 CONDUCTS HIV DISCLOSURE/ PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP) TRAINING FOR STAKEHOLDERS IN KEBBI STATE Healthcare professionals and stakeholders from across Kebbi State converged on Kamba Motel, Birnin Kebbi, for a critical 3-day training program on HIV Disclosure and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) from June 10th to 12th, 2024. The event brought together 55 key figures,…
HSCL ACE-3 COMMUNITY SERVICES-LED JOINT STAKEHOLDERS DISTRICT ENGAGEMENTS IN ZAMFARA STATE As part of Project Hope’s mission to bolster community involvement in the fight against HIV, the HSCL ACE 3 project collaborated with local organizations like the Save the Mother and Children Initiative (SMACI) to hold Joint Stakeholders District Engagement Meetings across Zamfara State. These…
DTS-BASED CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LABORATORY TEAMS IN SOKOTO, ZAMFARA AND KEBBI STATES HSCL ACE3 Project recently conducted DTS-Based Proficiency Testing and Quality Control Capacity Building for Laboratory Teams Across the 3 Project States. The 5-day training which took place at the Medical Laboratory Complex, Kebbi Medical Center (KMC) Kalgo from 4th to 8th of June…
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF MEL SUPPORT TO THE HEALTH WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT (HWM) ACTIVITIES IN HWM PROJECT FOCUS STATES As part of an effort towards effectively planning and implementation for the HWM project, the MEL Officers across the 4 states and FCT participated in the year 4 HWM pause and reflect meeting which was…
ACE3-SOKOTO CONDUCTS BABY SHOWER FOR 40 PREGNANT WOMEN IN THEIR THIRD TRIMESTER Pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) facility in Angwar Rogo, Sokoto State, received a welcome surprise on May 27th, 2024. The HSCL ACE 3 Sokoto team visited the facility to coincide with the 2024 Children’s…