The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), in partnership with Engenderhealth, is strengthening gender-responsive advocacy on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) and Primary Health Care (PHC) in Nigeria. Following the successful launch of the Kaduna Media Coalition in February 2026, coalition members recently gathered for a Post-Alignment Coordination and Review Meeting to evaluate progress, exchange experiences, identify challenges, and map a clearer path for coordinated media advocacy on RMNCAH and PHC.

The meeting brought together journalists, media practitioners, and health advocates from across Kaduna State, reaffirming the coalition’s role as a critical bridge between public health priorities and media coverage. Participants reviewed the milestones achieved since the coalition’s formation, assessed gaps in coverage of RMNCAH and PHC issues, and discussed strategies to strengthen the quality and consistency of health reporting in the state.

A key focus of the meeting was ensuring that media advocacy remains gender-responsive, with deliberate attention to the health needs and rights of women, newborns, children, and adolescents. Members also explored ways to deepen collaboration with health authorities, community voices, and partner organizations to drive more informed and impactful public health storytelling.

ISMPH and Engenderhealth remain committed to supporting the Kaduna Media Coalition as a sustainable platform for evidence-based health communication. By equipping media practitioners with the knowledge, networks, and tools they need, the coalition aims to improve public awareness, shift social norms, and contribute to measurable improvements in RMNCAH and PHC outcomes across Kaduna State and beyond.

The Post-Alignment Coordination and Review Meeting marks another step forward in building a media environment where public health advocacy is coordinated, inclusive, and driven by the communities it serves.