With support from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF), we continued our delivery of essential healthcare services to vulnerable communities in Bama and Dikwa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State. Significant progress was recorded across several intervention areas during the final week of January 2025 (January 27–31).
Maternal Health: AHI has provided antenatal and postnatal care (ANC/PNC) to a total of 1,838 women (661 in Bama and 1,177 in Dikwa). Skilled birth attendants have facilitated 205 safe deliveries (151 in Bama and 54 in Dikwa). To further support maternal health, 270 delivery kits (150 in Bama and 120 in Dikwa) and 770 hygiene kits (350 in Bama and 420 in Dikwa) were distributed to women and girls. Additionally, 700 insecticide-treated mosquito nets (300 in Bama and 400 in Dikwa) have been distributed to protect vulnerable households, particularly pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and children under five. Additionally, 274 children were identified and referred for treatment of Moderate and Severe Acute Malnutrition (MAM/SAM) in Bama and 83 in Dikwa.
Community Outreach and Healthcare Support: Mobile Medical Teams have conducted outreach to 11,772 individuals (5,556 in Bama and 6,216 in Dikwa). Additionally, essential healthcare support was provided to 11,922 individuals at Healthcare Facilities (4,300 in Bama and 7,622 in Dikwa).
Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE): AHI’s RCCE initiatives have disseminated essential health, hygiene, and protection messages to 20,967 people through community outreaches (9,273 in Bama and 11,694 in Dikwa) and an additional 31,800 individuals through motorized campaigns across both LGAs.
These achievements demonstrate the program’s impact in enhancing maternal, child, and overall health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Borno State, showcasing AHI’s dedication to addressing critical healthcare needs.
Impact Highlights
Success Story
Falmata a 32-year-old internally displaced woman in Kamcheji IDP Camp of Dikwa, Borno State, tragically lost her first pregnancy due to limited healthcare access.
“When I first got pregnant, I was so excited…But before I knew it, I lost my baby,” she recalled.
Fearful but determined, she conceived again. This time, Action Health Incorporated (AHI) provided crucial intervention with vital support from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF). This project offers maternal health services, including antenatal care and health education, amongst other life-saving services in Bama and Dikwa LGAs.
A community health volunteer (CHV) connected Falmata to Dikwa Primary Health Centre, ensuring regular checkups and support. Unlike before, she received professional care throughout her pregnancy. She safely delivered a healthy baby, expressing immense gratitude:
“I was afraid I would lose another baby, but this time around, I had the care and support I needed.”
AHI continues supporting vulnerable groups, especially women, children, and people with disabilities, with essential health and nutrition services, highlighting the vital need for sustained healthcare investment in conflict-affected zones.
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