Sydani Group

In an effort to increase COVID-19 and Routine Immunization (RI) uptake, particularly in underserved regions, the Integrated Health Program (IHP) was initiated, funded by USAID and implemented by a consortium led by Palladium, with Sydani as an implementing partner. Targeting five states—Bauchi, Ebonyi, FCT, Kebbi, and Sokoto—the program aimed to…

In the continued effort to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Niger and Benue States, the Strengthening COVID-19 Implementation Program (SCOVIP) Phase 2 was launched with the support of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC). The project aimed to vaccinate at least 20% of the eligible population in…

Sydani was engaged by the US-CDC to execute the Strengthening COVID-19 Implementation Program (SCOVIP) in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The primary objectives of this program were to bolster the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, align with the national SCALES strategy, and augment vaccination uptake by…

Despite some progress in Nigeria’s immunization program, the country still struggles with low coverage, achieving only 57%, far below the Global Vaccine Action Plan target of 80%. Moreover, Nigeria accounts for the highest number of zero-dose children in Africa, highlighting the need for urgent intervention to improve immunization rates.

The Learning Agenda on HRH/SBA solutions was initiated to address critical gaps in Nigeria's Human Resources for Health (HRH), especially at the primary healthcare (PHC) level. Nigeria faces a significant HRH crisis, with shortages, inequitable distribution of healthcare workers, and poor retention of skilled birth attendants (SBAs). These challenges contribute…

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In Zamfara State, limited access to healthcare in remote communities has contributed to high under-five mortality rates, with malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea as primary causes. Previous Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) efforts attempted to address these issues but encountered gaps in coverage, consistency, and sustainability, particularly in neglected and underserved…

The Tropis Polio Immunization Project (TroPIP) aimed to evaluate the impact of intradermal (ID) polio vaccine administration using the Tropis® Needle-free Injection System (NFIS) in Nigeria. The project sought to measure vaccine coverage and assess the cost-effectiveness of fractional inactivated poliovirus vaccine (fIPV) delivery through Tropis compared to traditional intramuscular…

In response to the growing challenge of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) contracted Sydani to implement the Social Listening Project in Nigeria.