Dear partner,

Greetings and welcome to the Q4 2023 edition of our newsletter, “The Spotlight” where we are thrilled to share the unfolding narrative of TAConnect’s strides in the healthcare sector.

As you explore our content, you’ll find an exclusive interview with TAConnect’s Technical Director in Segment 2. This conversation sheds light on the challenges and successes encountered in implementing the Group Antenatal Care (GANC) pro-gram, reinforcing TAConnect’s role and position as a global leader in maternal and newborn health.

This edition showcases TAConnect’s commitment to gender equality and implementation of gen-der responsive programs through the commissioning of a gender analysis across 10 states in Nigeria. We navigate the intersection of healthcare innovation and gender dynamics in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services.

In Kano, our collaboration with the government strengthens the Primary Healthcare system and focuses on overcoming challenges for long-term sustainability. Additionally, our joint efforts with the Pfizer Foundation impacts on immunization initiatives aimed at combating childhood diarrhea in high-burden communities in Kano State.

Highlighting our commitment to eradicating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), this edition also features TAConnect as a Champion of Change Against GBV. We share our resolute commitment through impactful initiatives undertaken during the global 16 Days of Activism campaign.

Team spirit is key amongst our small team in TAConnect and our convergence at TAConnect’s 2023 Annual Strategic Review Meeting in Akwa Ibom state, left an indelible mark on our trajectory for the future, as together with our dynamic Board there was consensus alignment to support the newly adopted sector-wide approach to health in Nigeria as adopted at the last National Council of Health (NCH).

In this quarter’s newsletter, we invite you to share our commitment to healthcare transformation. Join us as we navigate challenges, celebrate wins, and pave the way for a healthier and more equitable future for Nigerians.

We thank all our funders and partners for their trust and collaboration.

Warm Regards,

Lilian Anomnachi

Executive Director, TAConnect