Grand Challenges Nigeria

Grand Challenges Nigeria is Igniting Innovation for a Healthier Nigeria. See some of our highlights in 2024. - https://lnkd.in/dWbjdUDf

Thinking of Applying to the Grand Challenges Nigeria 'Advancing Innovative Solutions for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health' RFP? You are invited to the first RFP Information Session. What to Expect: 1. An overview of the RFP and its key objectives. 2. Guidance on the application process and eligibility criteria. 3. Proposal development tips, including how to showcase impact, scalability, and innovation. 4. Q&A to address your queries. Register: https://lnkd.in/dF3xUgVi

Grand Challenges Nigeria RFP Information Session 1: Virtual RFP Theme: Advancing Innovative Solutions for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Date: 13 December 2024 Time: 12.00 PM (WAT) Register here: https://bit.ly/4gdmEPX

Have you started your application to access our seed funding for the "Advancing Innovative Solutions for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health" RFP? Do you have questions about the process? You can register for our first information session here: https://bit.ly/4gdmEPX 📅 Date: 18th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM WAT 📍 Platform: Virtual What to Expect: 1. An overview of the RFP and its key objectives. 2. Step-by-step guidance on the application process and eligibility criteria. 3. Proposal development tips, including how to showcase impact, scalability, and innovation. 4. Q&A session to address your queries. 📌 Register Now at: https://bit.ly/4gdmEPX

Yesterday I had the opportunity of attending the Launch of Grand Challenges Nigeria at the Presidential Villa. History has been made and we look forward to the development of local innovations supported by Nigeria's Funding. Congratulations to Nigeria.

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As a member of Board of Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg), representing the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), I attended the Project Launch at the Villa, Abuja, 18 November 2024. His Excellency Sen. Kashim Shettima GCON, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Uche Feoffrey Nnaji, Honourable Minlster, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, PhD, Emir of Kano, Chairman, Board of Rrustees of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Mrs Uju Vantasia Anwukah, Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, Professor Salisu Maiwada Abubakar, FNSN, President, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Prof Folake Samuel, FNSN, FPMA-UK, Programme Director and Technical Lead, Grand Challenges Nigeria, Prof Hafiz Abubakar, member, Board of Trustees, Nutrition Society of Nigeria performed key roles at the event. We thank BMGF-Nigeria, GAINS, Science for Africa Foundation/ Grand Challenges Africa, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Helium Health, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Media and all actors at the event. Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) is a national initiative under the Global Grand Challenges family. It is designed to drive innovation and solve critical health and development challenges in Nigeria. https://lnkd.in/gK8gp8dw

Grand Challenges Nigeria launch and funding call for Maternal and Child Health. Monday, November 18, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gPxH4MeM

We are excited to be participating at the official  launch  of the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) initiative. A groundbreaking platform uniting innovators to tackle Nigeria’s critical health, development, and sustainability challenges. As part of this prestigious initiative, we’re proud to showcase two transformative projects aligned with GCN’s mission:   🔹 CT4I Project – Tackling Low Vaccination Rates   Focused on the Niger Delta Region, CT4I addresses barriers like vaccine hesitancy and caregiver awareness. Through innovative community-led approaches such as drama episodes, we’ve achieved: • 38% increase in fully immunized children. •  9% decline in zero-dose children. •  Engaged 2,429 caregivers and improved knowledge of vaccination among 72% of trained community members.   🔹 Malaria Modelling Fellowship – Building Capacity for Disease Control We are  the first Nigerian organisation hosting this groundbreaking fellowship, enhancing local expertise in mathematical modeling for health interventions. Our 129 fellows have published extensively and developed policy briefs transforming complex data into actionable health strategies.   With projects like these, Corona Management System stands as a leader in health innovation, using evidence-based, community-driven strategies to deliver sustainable impact.   Together, let’s shape Nigeria’s future—one innovation at a time. 💡   #GrandChallengesNigeria #HealthInnovation #Sustainability #VaccinationAwareness #MalariaControl

Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNG) hosted a wide array of stakeholders at a one-day event that heralded the official launch of GCNG and RFP announcement. GCNG is a national initiative under the Grand Challenges Canada family designed to drive innovation and solve critical health and development challenges in Nigeria. The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Kashim Shettima, officially launched GCNG at the Aso Villa Banquet Hall, Abuja highlighting the government's commitment to driving transformative solutions in the country. This remarkable event was attended by Mrs Nkiru Nwadioke B.L, LL.B, M.A - SFH Chief Programme Quality Officer who used the opportunity of her participation to showcase SFH Grand Challenges Canada - Adolescent and Young Persons (AYP) project which made a significant impact in the lives of young persons and health care providers in the supported states. The project also introduced an innovative digital medical hub to build the capacity of Healthcare Providers, all geared towards improved and inclusive service delivery for AYPs. Society for Family Health Nigeria like other development partners look forward to joining hands with the Government of Nigeria through this initiative to reach the target audience and deliver the anticipated impact country-wide. #AYP #GCC #GCNG