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HSDF is a not-for- profit foundation dedicated to the improvement of quality decision making and ex*****on of primary healthcare in Nigeria.
30/04/2026
Over the past five years, Kaduna State has transformed its health workforce, from limited visibility to a system where data informs planning, recruitment is merit-based, and deployment aligns with community needs. Today, that system supports 4,654 health workers across 23 LGAs, all guided by a deliberate, long-term strategy.
This progress did not happen overnight. The 2025 recruitment of 1,800 new health workers (a 39% expansion) was the result of sustained assessment, careful analysis, and strong political commitment.
Our latest brief tells this story in full, highlighting the strategy behind the progress, key lessons learned, and a practical roadmap that other Nigerian states can adopt.
HSDF continues to support the State Government through the Gates Foundation–funded Kaduna State Service Delivery Project, providing technical assistance aimed at improving state-wide health sector planning, costing and sustainable funding for PHC workforce, equipments and service delivery.
Download the full brief here: https://hsdf.org.ng/building-the-frontline-kaduna-states-primary-health-care-workforce/
Transforming Maternal Care: The Project Aisha Success Story.
Nigeria continues to face serious maternal health challenges but in Lagos, Project Aisha is changing the narrative.
By prioritizing data over assumptions, the initiative trained 79 quality improvement (QI) mentors, who have since equipped 158 frontline health workers with critical, life-saving skills.
The impact?
(1) 99% maternal survival rate.
(2) 55% reduction in facility-based maternal deaths.
(3) Standardized care tools + real-time digital feedback powered by NaviHealth.ai
What started in just 4 LGAs has now been scaled across all 20 LGAs and is fully integrated into the Lagos State Health District budget. This ensures high-quality, community-driven maternal care is not just a project, but a systemic practice.
At HSDF, we remain committed to transforming lives and strengthening health systems across Africa.
Learn more about our work at www.hsdf.org.ng/project-aisha
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