Family Health Care Foundation - FAHCI NGO, Opposite Ta'al Conference Hotel, Lafia Beriberi (2026)

20/08/2026

International Youth Day is celebrated every year in August to recognize the important contributions of young people to society and to promote awareness of the challenges they face.

The 2026 celebration provides an opportunity to highlight the creativity, energy, skills, and leadership of young people in building a better and more sustainable future. Young people are important agents of change in areas such as education, technology, entrepreneurship, environmental protection, peacebuilding, and community development.

The celebration encourages young people to take an active role in solving problems in their communities and contributing to sustainable development. It also calls on governments, organizations, schools, communities, and other stakeholders to create opportunities for young people to develop their talents and participate meaningfully in decision-making.

Activities for the celebration may include seminars, workshops, debates, skill-acquisition programmes, sporting activities, cultural displays, entrepreneurship programmes, community service, and youth empowerment events.
International Youth Day 2026 therefore reminds us that young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow but also leaders and contributors today. By supporting and empowering them, society can harness their potential to create positive and lasting change.

Aims
To empower young people to actively participate in creating innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Objectives
Promote youth participation in sustainable development and decision-making processes.
Encourage innovation and creativity among young people in addressing community and global challenges.
Raise awareness of the important role of youth in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Build youth skills and leadership through education, training, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.
Promote inclusion and equality.

17/08/2026

Strengthening Family Planning Services Through Refresher Training on the Community Oriented DMPA-SC Self-injection Acceleration in Nigeria (CODSAiN) project across the thirteen(13) LGAs in Nasarawa State.
A two Days Family Planning Refresher Training was facilitated by the LGA Reproductive Health Services (RHS) team for Facility Service Providers, Lead Community-Oriented Resource Persons (CORPs), and Monitoring & Evaluation Officers (M&EOs).
The training provided an opportunity to refresh participants’ knowledge and strengthen their practical skills in delivering quality, rights-based, client-centered family planning services. Key areas included effective family planning counseling, MAPS counseling approaches for DMPA-SC self-injection clients, safe storage and handling of family planning commodities,method provision, informed choice, side-effect management, demand creation, accurate documentation and reporting, referrals, waste management and disposal of DMPA-SC and community-level linkage to services.
The engagement also promoted stronger collaboration between facility-based providers and community structures, with emphasis on reaching underserved populations, improving referrals, increasing family planning awareness, and ensuring that clients have access to accurate information and a range of contraceptive options based on their individual needs and preferences.
The active participation of Facility Service Providers, Lead CORPs, and M&EOs demonstrated a shared commitment to improving the quality and availability of family planning services at the LGA level.
Together, we are strengthening capacity, improving service delivery, and contributing to healthier families and communities.

03/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2026.

World Breastfeeding Week is observed every year from 1–7 August. It is a global campaign coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action with support from World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund. The campaign aims to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding worldwide.

Theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2026

"Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works."

The 2026 theme emphasizes:

Building on proven breastfeeding policies and programmes.

Monitoring and evaluating breastfeeding practices to identify successful strategies.

Strengthening support systems for mothers, families, and communities.

Recognizing breastfeeding as a sustainable practice that contributes to better nutrition, food security, environmental sustainability, and poverty reduction.

Objectives of World Breastfeeding Week 2026.

The campaign seeks to:

1. Strengthen proven breastfeeding interventions by expanding policies and programmes that have demonstrated success.

2. Improve breastfeeding monitoring and accountability through better data collection and evaluation of outcomes.

3. Promote the "Warm Chain of Support" by ensuring coordinated support from health workers, families, communities, workplaces, and governments throughout the breastfeeding journey.

4. Increase exclusive breastfeeding rates during the first six months of life and encourage continued breastfeeding alongside complementary feeding up to two years or beyond, in line with WHO recommendations.

5. Highlight breastfeeding's contribution to sustainable development, including improved child survival, maternal health, food security, environmental protection, and reduced healthcare costs.

Importance of the Week

World Breastfeeding Week aims to:

Raise awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies.

Advocate for supportive maternity policies, including paid leave and breastfeeding-friendly workplace.

29/07/2026

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29/07/2026

Family Health Care Foundation (FAHCI) in collaboration with Nasarawa State Ministry of Health conducted World Hepatitis Day July 28th, 2026 @ Ministry of Health Shendam Road Lafia.

World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on 28 July to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, a group of infections that cause inflammation of the liver. The day encourages prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

Theme for World Hepatitis Day 2026
*Hepatitis: Let's break it down*

This theme highlights the need to remove barriers such as stigma, lack of awareness, delayed testing, and unequal access to vaccination, diagnosis, and treatment so that more people can receive life-saving care.

Causes of Hepatitis

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and can be caused by:
Viral infections (the most common cause)
Excessive alcohol consumption
Certain medicines and toxins
Autoimmune diseases (where the immune system attacks the liver)
Fatty liver disease and other metabolic conditions

Causative Agents
The main viruses that cause viral hepatitis are:
Hepatitis A virus (HAV)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Hepatitis D virus (HDV)

Prevention Strategies

1. Vaccination against hepatitis A,B and C hepatitis
2. Practice good hand hygiene and maintain safe food and water hygiene.

3. Use safe injection practices and sterile medical equipment.
4. Screen donated blood before transfusion.
5. Practice safe s*x by using condoms.
6. Avoid sharing needles, razors, toothbrushes, or other personal items that may be contaminated with blood.
7. Ensure early testing and treatment, especially for hepatitis B and C.
8. Educate communities to reduce stigma and encourage people to seek testing and care.

Call to action

World Hepatitis Day 2026 calls on governments, healthcare providers, stakeholders, individuals, CBOs and communities to "break down" the barriers preventing people from accessing hepatitis prevention.

25/07/2026

International Self-Care Day 2026
Theme: Self-Care Puts Your Health in Your Hands: Test. Track. Thrive.
International Self-Care Day, observed annually on 24 July, is a global call to empower individuals and communities to take an active role in maintaining their health and well-being. The 2026 theme, "Self-Care Puts Your Health in Your Hands: Test. Track. Thrive.", highlights the importance of making informed health decisions through regular health checks, monitoring personal health, and adopting healthy lifestyle practices.
Self-care is more than treating illness—it is about preventing disease, promoting healthy living, and taking responsibility for one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through self-care, people can access reliable health information, practice healthy behaviors, use self-care interventions where appropriate, and seek professional
As demonstrated in these awareness activities, messages such as "Healthy You, Healthy Community," "Family Planning is Self-Care," "My Body, My Health," "Invest in Yourself Through Self-Care," and "Healthy Youth, Healthy Nation" reinforce the importance of personal responsibility in achieving healthier families and stronger communities.
Family planning is a key component of self-care. It enables individuals and couples to make informed reproductive health choices, space pregnancies safely, and improve maternal and child health outcomes.

The event was held in Nasarawa eggon LGA, Nasarawa State and featured range of integrated health services, including Family Planning (FP) counseling and services, HIV counseling and testing, HIV self-testing, and DMPA-SC self-injection education and demonstration.
Participants received comprehensive information on available family planning methods, enabling them to make informed reproductive health choices. HIV counseling and testing services were provided to encourage individuals to know their HIV status, while HIV self-testing kits were introduced as a confidential and convenient option that supports early diagnosis and linkage to care.
A major highlight of the event was the demonstration of DMPA-SC self-injection, where eligible women were trained on the safe and correct administration of the injectable contraceptive. This self-care intervention empowers women with greater autonomy, improves contraceptive continuation, and increases access to family planning, particularly for those who may face barriers to visiting health facilities regularly.
The event reaffirmed the importance of self-care in strengthening health systems and improving individual well-being. By promoting self-managed health interventions, International Self-Care Day continues to encourage people to take an active role in maintaining their health while ensuring they have access to accurate information, quality services, and supportive healthcare providers.

21/07/2026

There are four excretory organs in man: Kidney, lungs, liver and skin. Kidney is the most important.. They are two reddish -brown, bean -shaped organs located in the dorsal part of the abdominal cavity.

The following are the symptoms of kidney disease:

1.High blood pressure
2. Dehydration
3. Loss of appetite
4. General body weakness
5. Dizziness
6. Convulsion
7. Back pains
8. Swollen legs
9. High fever
10. Difficulty in urinating
12. Severe abdominal pain

To maintain a healthy kidney, these are the things you should do:

Drink enough water throughout the day. At least 3 liters daily.

Control blood pressure and blood sugar as these are the leading causes of kidney disease
Eat kidney- friendly diet, reduce excess salt (sodium), eat plenty fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Limit highly processed foods and sugary drinks.

Exercise Regularly.

Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on the kidneys.

Avoid Smoking and excess alcohol, smoking reduces blood flow to the kidneys. Excessive alcohol can contribute to high blood pressure and kidney damage.

Use medications prescribed by the doctor. Frequent use of pain relievers can harm the kidneys, especially in high doses or long-term use.

Seek medical advice if you notice swelling of the feet, ankles, or face, foamy urine, blood in urine, persistent fatigue, changes in urination frequency.

14/07/2026

World Population Day 2026
Theme: "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future."
Introduction
Every year on 11 July, the global community commemorates World Population Day to raise awareness of population-related issues and promote actions that improve the quality of life for all people. The observance serves as a reminder that population is about people—their rights, opportunities, wellbeing, and ability to contribute meaningfully to society.
The 2026 theme, "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future," places young people at the heart of sustainable development. It recognizes that the dreams of today's youth will shape the future of families, communities, nations, and the world. Investing in young people today means creating a healthier, more prosperous, and more equitable tomorrow.
Understanding the Theme
Young people possess enormous energy, creativity, and innovation. However, many continue to face barriers such as poverty, unemployment, inadequate education, limited access to healthcare, gender inequality, insecurity, and lack of opportunities. These challenges often prevent them from achieving their full potential.
The 2026 World Population Day theme calls on governments, development partners, civil society organizations, parents, and communities to remove these barriers by creating environments where young people can thrive, make informed decisions, and pursue their aspirations with confidence.
Why Young People Matter
Young people represent one of the greatest assets of every nation. When they are healthy, educated, skilled, and empowered, they become drivers of economic growth, social progress, innovation, and peace.
Supporting young people means:
Providing quality education.
Creating employment opportunities.
Promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.
Ensuring access to healthcare.
Protecting their rights.
Encouraging civic participation and leadership.
When these investments are made, countries benefit from a productive workforce and stronger communities.
Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Key Investment
An important aspect of empowering young people is ensuring access to s*xual and reproductive health information and services. Adolescents and young adults need accurate information that enables them to make informed choices about their health and future.
This includes:
Youth-friendly family planning services.
Comprehensive s*xuality education.
Prevention of s*xually transmitted infections.
Maternal health services for young mothers.
Counselling and psychosocial support.
Prevention of child marriage and gender-based violence.
Access to these services helps reduce unintended pregnancies, improves maternal health, keeps girls in school, and enables young people to pursue their goals.
The Role of Families and Communities
Parents, guardians, teachers, religious leaders, and traditional institutions all have a vital role in shaping the future of young people. By encouraging open communication, supporting education, promoting positive values, and providing guidance, communities can help young people make responsible life decisions.
Communities should also work to eliminate stigma surrounding reproductive health discussions and promote equal opportunities for both girls and boys.
The Role of Government and Partners
Governments and development organizations should strengthen policies and programmes that:
Improve access to quality education.
Expand youth employment initiatives.
Strengthen healthcare systems.
Increase access to family planning services.
Promote gender equality.
Support youth participation in governance.
Invest in digital and vocational skills.
Protect vulnerable young people from violence and exploitation.
These actions ensure that no young person is left behind.
Community Activities for World Population Day
World Population Day provides an opportunity to educate and mobilize communities through activities such as:
Road walks and awareness campaigns.
Community dialogues.
Radio and television discussions.
School and youth outreach programmes.
Free medical and family planning services.
Distribution of educational materials.
Social media advocacy.
Youth debates and competitions.
Stakeholder engagement meetings.
Cultural performances promoting healthy living.
These activities help spread awareness while encouraging individuals to take positive action.
Key Messages
Every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Education, health, and empowerment are essential investments.
Family planning supports healthier families and stronger communities.
Gender equality enables both girls and boys to succeed.
Young people should actively participate in decisions affecting their future.
Investing in youth today creates sustainable development tomorrow.
Conclusion
World Population Day 2026 is a call to action for everyone—governments, communities, parents, development partners, and young people themselves—to work together in creating a future where every young person can realize their hopes and aspirations.
By investing in education, healthcare, employment, gender equality, and s*xual and reproductive health, we empower young people to become confident leaders, responsible citizens, and agents of positive change. When young people are given the opportunity to thrive today, they build stronger families, healthier communities, and more prosperous nations for generations to come.
Closing Statement:
"The future of every nation depends on the opportunities we create for young people today. By investing in their hopes, aspirations, health, and education, we are investing in a future of resilience, prosperity, and sustainable development

12/03/2026

Family Health Care Foundation@ Government Secondary school Ombi1.
Drugs outreach and sensitization on Drugs Abuse, illicit substances and Cultism.

Drug abuse, the use of illicit substances, and involvement in cult groups have become serious problems affecting young people today. Many students are influenced by peer pressure, curiosity, or misinformation, which may lead them into dangerous lifestyles. These behaviors can destroy health, education, family relationships, and future opportunities. Therefore, it is important for students to understand the dangers and make responsible choices.

Aims
The aim of this sensitization is to educate students about the dangers of drug abuse, illicit substances, and cultism, and to encourage them to make positive decisions that will protect their health, education, and future.

Objectives

✓ Understand the meaning of drug abuse, illicit substances, and cultism.
✓Identify common drugs and substances that are abused by youths.
✓Recognize the dangers and consequences of drug abuse and cult activities.
✓Understand how peer pressure can influence negative behaviours.
✓Develop the confidence to say NO to drugs and cultism.
✓Promote good values such as discipline, respect, and responsibility.
✓Encourage students to report suspicious activities and seek help when needed.

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