Action Health Incorporated

Following the successful completion of the INTEGRATE Project implementation in Bama Local Government Area, a formal handover of essential drugs, medicines, and medical consumables was conducted on May 8, 2026, at the Skin Clinic, Bama LGA. The handover exercise was aimed at ensuring continuity of healthcare service delivery within the supported health facilities and strengthening the capacity of the Primary Health Care (PHC) system in Bama LGA.

The commodities handed over consisted of various essential medicines and consumables, and medical equipment procured and utilized under the project to support healthcare services for vulnerable populations, including women, children, and other community members accessing healthcare services in the LGA.

Mallam Fantaru received the items on behalf of the Director PHC, assured that the medicines, consumables, and medical equipment would be properly managed and utilized to improve access to quality healthcare services for the people of Bama LGA.

AHI LGA Team Lead, Pamela Alkali, appreciated the collaboration and support received from the PHC department and health facility staff during the implementation of the project. She encouraged continued commitment toward sustaining the gains achieved under the INTEGRATE Project.

United Nations OCHA Nigeria

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Today, we commemorated the International Day of the Boy Child with 33 boys from secondary schools in the Jibowu-Fadeyi axis at the AHI Youth Centre in Lagos. Our theme was “Positive Masculinity: Boys Promoting Gender Equality,” and we encouraged the boys to update their understanding of what it means to be male in society today.

The Programme featured a presentation by our Resident Doctor for the month, Dr. Andrew Agbeje, as well as interactive sessions anchored by our male Youth Ambassadors, Amid, Ibrahim, and Japheth. The boys responded to scenarios where they could put the traits of positive masculinity into practice and challenged myths of what it means to be male.

The event ended with the boys defining what a positive man is by listing the qualities that they felt were most important and committing to demonstrating positive masculinity.

We're hiring a female nurse to serve as our Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Health Services (AYFHS) Officer.

Kindly visit https://bit.ly/AHIClinicMay2026 for more details and to apply.

We have talked about why gender norms matter. Today, we’re looking at the what. 🧐

We also have a short article by Japheth, one of our 2026 Youth Ambassadors, on our website that dives into this topic.

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Welcome to Day 1 of our journey on Gender and Gender Norms! 🌍✨

We often hear the word "gender," but how often do we stop to think about how it actually shapes our daily lives, our opportunities, and our relationships?

Esther (), an alumna of the 2025 Youth Skills Development Programme (YSDP), reflects on her growth since participating in the programme.

“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” – Malala Yousafzai

What kind of future do we want for our girls?

In Ede North LGA, Osun State, that question is driving powerful conversations with those who shape community norms. We are engaging traditional leaders, religious leaders, and community influencers- not just to talk, but to act.

Ending FGM requires more than awareness. It requires decision-makers to choose differently.

And that shift is happening.

✔️ Leaders are listening
✔️ Perspectives are changing
✔️ Commitments are being made

Every conversation brings us closer to a community that protects, not harms.

Together, Action Health Incorporated, in partnership with .ng, , Transformation, Development and Peace Foundation, Osun State Ministries of Health and Women Affairs, and with support from , are laying the groundwork for public declarations to end FGM.

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