Centre for Initiative and Development, CFID Taraba

Application is now open for The March 25 Leadership Fellowship.

The March 25 Leadership Fellowship is an Africa-facing leadership initiative for emerging leaders committed to integrity, responsibility, ethical leadership, and service.

We are recruiting 20 fellows for the inaugural cohort of a 12-month mentor-driven leadership journey focused on reflection, mentorship, dialogue, and leadership in practice across Africa.

Application deadline: May 31, 2026.

For more information and application: https://rebrand.ly/d322278
Or scan the QR code below.

Disclaimer: This is not a CFID affiliated Initiative

🚨 The 2026 WHO Global Hepatitis Report is out — and the numbers demand our attention.

Viral hepatitis is now killing more people than HIV every year — yet most people living with it don't even know they are infected.
Nigeria is among just 10 countries responsible for 69% of global Hepatitis B deaths. Africa accounts for 68% of all new HBV infections, yet birth-dose vaccine coverage on the continent sits at a devastating 17%.

The tools to end this exist. The 12-week cure for Hepatitis C has been available since 2015. Treatment for Hepatitis B costs less than $50 per person per year. The barrier is not medicine — it is action.
At CFID Taraba, we refuse to stay silent. We continue to advocate for accessible testing, treatment, and vaccination for every person in Taraba State and beyond.

🔴 Share this post. Someone you know may be living with hepatitis and not know it.
👉 Get tested. Get treated. Get vaccinated.
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📌 Source: WHO Global Hepatitis Report 2026

World
Liver Day
2026
Join leading hepatologists from across Africa and beyond for an afternoon of expert talks, case discussions, and the latest advances in liver health — live and free.
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Register free: https://virology.eventsair.com/solda/wldsoldawebinar

WORLD HEALTH DAY 2026 MESSAGE
By Prince Danjuma K. Adda
Former President, World Hepatitis Alliance
CEO, CFID Taraba

Today, as we commemorate World Health Day, we reflect on the vision of the World Health Organization—a world where every individual, regardless of status or location, has access to quality healthcare.

The 2026 theme, “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” is both timely and urgent. It calls on us to embrace scientific innovation, uphold evidence-based policies, and strengthen global and local partnerships to improve health outcomes.

At CFID Taraba, we recognize that science remains our strongest ally in tackling public health challenges. From infectious diseases like Hepatitis B and C to emerging health threats, our response must be guided by data, research, and proven interventions.

In line with the UHC 2030 goals, we must:

* Ensure equitable access to essential health services
* Protect individuals and families from financial hardship due to healthcare costs
* Strengthen primary healthcare systems
* Promote inclusive policies that leave no one behind

A critical area of focus remains viral hepatitis. The *Consolidated Guidance on Hepatitis B and C Prevention, Testing, Treatment, Service Delivery and Monitoring* provides a comprehensive framework for countries and organizations to adopt a public health approach. This implementation handbook emphasizes:

* Scaling up screening and early diagnosis
* Expanding access to affordable and effective treatment
* Integrating hepatitis services into primary healthcare
* Strengthening monitoring systems for better outcomes

We must move from commitment to action.

Standing with science means investing in innovation, empowering healthcare workers, and ensuring that lifesaving interventions reach even the most underserved communities.

As a global health advocate and former President of the World Hepatitis Alliance, I have witnessed the power of collective action. When we unite across sectors and borders, we can eliminate diseases, strengthen systems, and save lives.

Today, I call on governments, partners, and communities to recommit to building a healthier, more equitable world. Together, let us stand with science. Together, let us achieve health for all.

Thank you, and happy World Health Day.

Happy Birthday to a Visionary Leader

On this special occasion, the entire staff and volunteer team of the Centre for Initiative and Development (CFID) celebrate an exceptional leader, Prince Danjuma K. Adda.

Your life is a testament to purpose, courage, and unwavering commitment to humanity. As a pacesetter and a true limit breaker, you have consistently redefined what is possible, not only within CFID but on the global stage. Your impactful tenure as the immediate past President of the World Hepatitis Alliance stands as a legacy of excellence, advocacy, and transformational leadership.

You are a man of vision with a clear and compelling mission—to touch lives, restore hope, and inspire change. Through your leadership, countless lives have been improved, and many more continue to find direction and strength.

Today, we celebrate not just your birth, but the enduring impact of your work, your passion, and your dedication to service. May this new year bring you renewed strength, greater accomplishments, and continued fulfillment in all you do.

Happy Birthday, Sir.
With deep respect and appreciation,
CFID Staff and Volunteer Team