The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), in consortium partnership with EngenderHealth, convened a Health Media Coalition Alignment Meeting at Stonehedge Hotel, Kaduna.
The meeting brought together leaders of key health media coalitions and networks across Kaduna State to strengthen coordination, enhance collaborative advocacy, and promote a unified approach to health reporting. Discussions focused on improving collective engagement on priority issues including RMNCAH, Primary Health Care (PHC), and health financing initiatives such as KADCHMA.
A major outcome of the meeting was the agreement in principle to establish a Unified Health Media Coalition in Kaduna State, a coordinated platform designed to amplify evidence-based health reporting, strengthen government engagement, and enhance accountability within the health sector.
The alignment marks an important step toward building a stronger, more strategic media voice for public health in Kaduna State.
Our recent two-day training in Kano (17th–18th August) equipped traditional media influencers with skills to advance gender equality, GBV prevention, family planning, and RMNACH through improved public health communication.
Distinguished participants included Comrade Abubakar Adamu Rano (Kano State Radio Corporation MD), Bashir M. Bash (Blueprint Newspaper Bureau Chief), Isiyaku Ahmed (Stallion Times Publisher), Gambo Ahmed Mustapha (Muhasa Radio/TV), and Khadijah Abdullahi Yahaya (Arewa Radio).
Program Director Solomon Dogo emphasized how this collaboration supports maternal, newborn, and child health while driving healthcare improvements across communities. Key stakeholders Atiku Mohammed Yola (ASIP Coordinator) and Mohammed Inuwa Shuaibu (LISDEL Kano Team Lead) delivered goodwill messages, commending the initiative.
Dr. Nura Haladu facilitated sessions on media’s role in shaping public attitudes and policy around gender, GBV, family planning, and RMNACH.
Building stronger media voices to champion health equity, gender equality, and positive social change.
with support from Engenderhealth , we partnered with KanSLAM to host a one-day advocacy meeting in Kano.
The meeting brought together media professionals, CSOs, government officials, development partners, academia, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to strengthen collaboration around RMNCAH, PHC, and SWAp implementation in Kano State.
The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and key health stakeholders, has reinforced the role of journalists as agents of change in advancing maternal, newborn, and child healthcare outcomes. Through a targeted capacity-building initiative, media professionals were equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively report on critical health issues and contribute to improved public awareness and accountability.
The engagement highlighted the importance of accurate, evidence-based journalism in addressing health challenges and promoting informed decision-making among communities. Participants were encouraged to leverage the power of storytelling to amplify health messages, increase public understanding of maternal and child health concerns, and support positive health-seeking behaviors.
Discussions during the programme focused on key maternal and child health priorities, including antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, immunization, nutrition, and access to quality healthcare services. Stakeholders emphasized that informed and consistent media coverage can play a vital role in bridging information gaps, dispelling myths, and encouraging greater community participation in health interventions.
The initiative also underscored the need for stronger collaboration between the health sector and the media. By fostering partnerships with journalists, health institutions can ensure that critical public health information reaches wider audiences in a timely, accurate, and impactful manner.
For ISMPH, strengthening the capacity of media practitioners remains central to improving health outcomes across communities. Journalists are uniquely positioned to shape public discourse, spotlight challenges within the healthcare system, and advocate for policies and interventions that support vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.
As efforts to improve maternal and child healthcare continue, ISMPH remains committed to empowering media professionals with the skills and resources necessary to drive meaningful change. Through strategic communication, advocacy, and partnership, the Society continues to promote a healthier and more informed society where every individual has access to life-saving health information and services.
The engagement serves as another step toward building a stronger network of health journalists who can contribute to advancing public health priorities and supporting sustainable healthcare development in Nigeria.
Today, we proudly walked alongside the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to celebrate African Vaccination Week!
Vaccines are safe, effective, and our first line of defense against deadly diseases.
Give your child a future full of opportunities, not hospital visits.
Prevention is better — and cheaper — than treatment!
Vaccines Work. Our Children’s Future is Brighter Than Today’s Challenges.
Protect your loved ones today. Visit the nearest health facility.
For more information, call the NPHCDA toll-free number: 7722.
Today, we proudly walked alongside the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to celebrate African Vaccination Week
Vaccines are safe, effective, and our first line of defense against deadly diseases.
Give your child a future full of opportunities, not hospital visits.
Prevention is better — and cheaper — than treatment!
Vaccines Work. Our Children’s Future is Brighter Than Today’s Challenges.
Protect your loved ones today. Visit the nearest health facility.
For more information, call the NPHCDA toll-free number: 7722.