Christian Health Association Of Nigeria

Vaccines are indeed a “modern-day miracle” which is why we need world leaders to step up and support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s upcoming replenishment to ensure more children around the world have access to this miracle. #vaccinequity #forourfuture Dr Muhammad Ali Pate

Disaster Surveillance Systems are crucial components of the Global Health Security Agenda. They provide real-time data and analytics to monitor and respond to health emergencies, from natural disasters to pandemics. These systems enable us to identify outbreaks early, coordinate international response, and enhance preparedness. ACHAP's active involvement in disaster surveillance not only complements governmental and international efforts, but also ensures a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to managing health emergencies and strengthening health systems in Africa towards achieving global health security. As a faith-based organization, we leverage our deep-rooted community trust and extensive networks to gather and disseminate critical health information quickly and effectively. We are continuously learning to ensure that we stay aligned with the GHSA goals, and support communities to better respond to health emergencies. #GlobalHealthSecurity #GHSA #DisasterSurveillance #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity #InfectiousDiseases #HealthSystems #EmergencyPreparedness #OneHealth

CLASS IS IN SESSION! This week, the ACHAP team, along with our member representatives from 8 countries, is undergoingHealth Emergency and Response Training, aimed at increasing our capacity for providing essential health services across Africa. 👩⚕️👨⚕️ By equipping our dedicated health professionals with advanced skills and knowledge, we are enhancing our ability to respond effectively to health emergencies, ensuring better care and support for our communities. 🙏 Inspired by Christ’s healing ministry, we remain committed to advocating for health for all, guided by the principles of equity, justice, and human dignity. Thank you Kenya Redcross Society for facilitating this very important engagement. #HealthForAll #ACHAP #HealthTraining #CapacityBuilding #EmergencyResponse #Healthcare #Africa

Health systems strengthening (HHS) as defined by WHO is the process of identifying and implementing the changes in policy and practice in a country’s health system, so that the country can respond better to its health and health system challenges. HHS is therefore a deliberate, active and consistent process which must be done using a bottom up approach. The identification of the gaps must be through scientific processes and the mitigating strategies should be evidenced based. This emphasis the importance of research and implementation research in HSS. During the recently concluded CHAN review meeting I was privileged to lead the discussion on how CHAN can support the faith based organisations (FBOs) in this regard. The data collection systems of FBOs should be optimised. The FBOs compliment government’s efforts enormously in healthcare delivery and this effort must be recognised at the national stage. Only through quality data, can this be achieved. Many thanks to Muknaan David Nshe , ANOINTED DAVID ORIAKU, MPH for contributing to this. ….building resilient communities…

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Corus President and CEO Daniel Speckhard spoke about our accompaniment model to capacity strengthening at this week's Africa Christian Health Associations Platform's (ACHAP) Biennial Conference in Abuja. He described it as a "two-way...shoulder-to-shoulder" approach where we as an INGO provide technical assistance and resources to local NGOs as well as listen to and learn from their experiences and expertise in order to grow more effective and innovative together. Read more about our accompaniment model and how ACHAP's helping us take it to the next level: https://bit.ly/3wgimFM #localcapacity #capacitybuilding #accompaniment #partnership

His Grace, Most Rev. Daniel C. Okoh – President, Christian Association of Nigeria, opens our session this morning with a word on sharing our resources with integrity. Access to healthcare is a right; we need to make it easy for those in need. #UHC #ACHAP2024

We dream of an Africa where health tourism will be a thing of the past. Healthcare services should be available to Africans in Africa:- Nkatha Njeru, ACHAP CEO, in her opening remarks. #ACHAP2024 #UHC

The National Eye Health Program (NEHP) is driving measures to eradicate preventable blindness, notably through President Tinubu's initiative to distribute 5 million glasses across the country. NEHP is saddle with the responsibility of working with both governmental and non-governmental partners. with an emphasis on capacity building, policy impact, and program integration into primary healthcare systems the goal is to lessen the burden of avoidable blindness and visual impairment among Nigerians. The NEHP made various publications guides and guidelines for the management of various eye health conditions, as well as emphasizing the importance of ongoing training for primary healthcare personnel. So last week, CHAN, ACHAP, Restoring Vison, visited the National Eye Health Program coordinator Dr Oteri Eme Okolo MBBS, MSc (PHEC) FMCOphth, FWACS and wonderful team at the Federal Ministry of Health. The disscusions was geared on how the partnering organization can work together to address the issue of PRESBYOPIA in country and how this partnership can support the 5million glass distribution initiative of the current president of the country. Excited to have Michael Idah and David Omorebokhae leading the team. we had Mark Lorey, Jacob Gomez, Thioro Ndoye Ndoye from RestoringVision and SIMON SSENTONGO From @Africa Christian Health Associations Platform they shared remarkable comments on how to address the burden of eye health diseases in the country from their wealth of Experiences and knowledge.

ACHAP recently engaged in discussions with RestoringVision, the Christian Health Association Of Nigeria, and NEHP regarding the Effective Spectacle Coverage Initiative Nigeria (ESCIN) Jigi Bola 2.0. The primary focus was on devising effective strategies to reduce the prevalence of visual impairment in Nigeria. The collaborative efforts aimed to enhance access to spectacles for Nigerians across different age groups and socioeconomic statuses. #UHC #Eyesight #Nigeria #JigiBola2.0