Action Health Incorporated (AHI), with support from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF), remains committed to providing essential healthcare services to vulnerable populations in Bama and Dikwa Local Government Areas of Borno State. Significant progress was recorded across multiple intervention areas during the third week of February 2025, specifically from February 17 to 21, 2025.
Maternal Health: 199 pregnant women attended antenatal and postnatal care sessions, with 81 in Bama and 118 in Dikwa, ensuring they received essential health education, monitoring, and support. Skilled birth attendants safely conducted 14 deliveries in Bama and 45 in Dikwa. In addition, 197 children were tested and referred for moderate and severe acute malnutrition (MAM/SAM), with 59 cases in Bama and 138 in Dikwa. To support safe childbirth, 59 RH/mama delivery kits were distributed, 14 in Bama and 45 in Dikwa.
Community Outreach and Healthcare Support: Mobile Medical Teams provided life-saving services to 1,742 individuals through targeted outreach, with 1,254 beneficiaries in Bama and 488 in Dikwa. Additionally, comprehensive healthcare support reached 926 individuals in IDP camps—437 in Bama and 489 in Dikwa—through facility-based services.
Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE): RCCE efforts focused on raising awareness of disease prevention, hygiene promotion, reproductive health, nutrition, and protection against gender-based violence and sexual exploitation. A total of 690 individuals were directly reached through health promotion sessions, with 458 in Bama and 232 in Dikwa. Furthermore, 112 persons with disabilities—82 in Bama and 30 in Dikwa—received essential healthcare services, ensuring inclusive access to life-saving interventions.
Hygiene and Malaria Prevention: AHI distributed hygiene kits to 229 beneficiaries—5 in Bama and 224 in Dikwa. To support malaria prevention, 778 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets were provided to pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under five—408 in Bama and 370 in Dikwa.
Mid-Project Review Meeting: A mid-term review meeting was held on February 17, 2025, at Amada Event Center Maiduguri, Borno State, bringing together key stakeholders, government representatives, and implementing partners to assess the project’s achievements and challenges. Discussions highlighted significant progress, including 465 births attended by skilled personnel, over 2,193 women receiving antenatal care, and 28,198 individuals accessing health services. Key recommendations focused on enhancing community engagement, strengthening data reporting, and ensuring the sustainability of healthcare interventions.
Impact Highlights
Stakeholder Feedback
Dr. Pekezou Tchoffo, Health Cluster Coordinator, NE
“I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize that this project aligns with the ongoing localization plan. We would be pleased to see its achievements highlighted at the Annual Operational Plan meeting, as it provides a valuable platform to showcase the capabilities of national organizations and strengthen advocacy efforts.”
Dr. Lawi Auta Mshelia, Director of PHEOC
“Looking at the data, it is clear that many people have been reached and numerous lives have been saved—this is truly commendable. The data also reflect strengthened local capacities and enhanced collaboration with stakeholders. I am happy with AHI’s performance and it shows that you are in control of the situation, the positives far more outweigh the negatives, thank you so much.”
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