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 both states within a short […]

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 25% in the first phase […]

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 to high maternal and infant mortality rates, undermining the healthcare system’s ability to deliver quality services.

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