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Society for Family Health (SFH)

Port Harcourt, Abuja, Nigeria Family Planning & Reproductive Health HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment Malaria Control Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Health Commodity Distribution

About the Organization

Society for Family Health (SFH) – NGO Profile (Nigeria)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of Nigeria’s leading non-governmental organizations working to improve public health outcomes. Established in 1985, SFH focuses on delivering high-impact health interventions in family planning, HIV prevention, malaria control, and maternal and child health.

Presence in Nigeria
SFH operates nationwide, implementing large-scale health programs across all states in Nigeria. The organization works closely with government agencies and partners to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and reach underserved populations.

Mission and Approach
SFH’s mission is to save lives by improving access to quality health information, services, and products. The organization adopts a social marketing and behavior change approach, ensuring that health solutions are accessible, affordable, and widely adopted.

Core Areas of Intervention

  • Family Planning and Reproductive Health:
    Promoting access to modern contraceptives and reproductive health services to improve maternal health and reduce unintended pregnancies.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment:
    Supporting HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care services across communities.
  • Malaria Prevention and Control:
    Distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), malaria testing, and treatment programs.
  • Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH):
    Improving healthcare services for women and children, including antenatal care and child survival programs.
  • Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC):
    Driving awareness and behavioral change through community outreach and mass communication campaigns.
  • Public Health Commodity Distribution:
    Ensuring availability of essential health products such as condoms, mosquito nets, and medicines.

Geographic Reach
SFH operates across Nigeria, reaching both urban and rural communities with a focus on underserved and high-burden areas.

Impact and Operations
The organization has reached millions of Nigerians with life-saving health services and products, contributing significantly to improved public health indicators.

Partnerships and Collaboration
SFH works with the Federal Ministry of Health, international donors, NGOs, and private sector partners to implement large-scale health programs.

Careers and Opportunities
SFH offers opportunities for professionals in public health, program management, communications, logistics, and monitoring and evaluation.

Focus Areas – Society for Family Health (SFH, Nigeria)

  • Family Planning & Reproductive Health
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment
  • Malaria Control
  • Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH)
  • Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)
  • Health Commodity Distribution

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