ePharmacy 4 Family Planning

E-Pharmacy for Family Planning is a multi-year digital transformation and optimization project, which builds on the success of previous efforts to enhance hybrid epharmacy solutions for easy access to Family Planning products and services. #FamilyPlanning #DigitalHealth

Public health interventions must be behaviourally and contextually tailored, targeting resources where motivation and ability align strongly. Pharmacies and PPMVs in underserved areas should be empowered and trained as hybrid gateways, bridging offline counselling with digital access and follow-up. — Dr Mohammed Alhaji, Engagement Director of Busara @BusaraCenter

The event concluded with the formal handover of final project findings to the Lagos State Government, marking an important step toward statewide integration and future scale-up. #ePharma4FP #FamilyPlanning #DigitalHealth

Speakers highlighted the project’s measurable impact over 7,400 DALYs averted, 3,300 unintended pregnancies prevented, and a rapidly growing base of digital users, while emphasizing how digital pharmacy models have expanded access by reducing stigma, distance, and privacy barriers, including through inclusive tools like USSD and IVR. Partners such as the PSN Foundation underscored the project’s role in advancing key regulatory milestones, including Nigeria’s first National ePharmacy Policy, while the Chief of Party outlined contributions to strengthening the national ePharmacy ecosystem through new frameworks, updated regulations, and progress on the National Prescription and Dispensing Policy.

Todays, marks the final dissemination event for the @ePharma4FP project implemented by the @SFHNigeria, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Lagos State Ministry of Health. The activity was held at BON Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos and brought together policymakers, regulators, digital innovators, pharmacists, and FP stakeholders to review evidence from the three-year intervention and discuss pathways for scaling digital health solutions across Nigeria.

Goodwill messages were shared by the Chief of Party, Dr. Uchenna Okafor, Dr. Faith from PSNF, and the representative of the Lagos State Director of Family Health and Nutrition at the final dissemination of the ePharma4FP project.

Real impact, real access. Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi celebrates ePharma4FP’s role in strengthening trust and delivering years of contraceptive protection across Lagos.

We're honored to open the ePharma4FP Dissemination Event at the BON Hotel, Ikeja Lagos with inspiring remarks from Dr. @JAnyantiSFH, In her message, she reaffirmed SFH's commitment to building partnerships with the state and federal governments and their shared goal of expanding digital pathways that make family planning more accessible, especially for young people and women across Nigeria. A powerful start to an impactful event. #ePharma4FP #SFHNigeria #DigitalHealth

In her inspiring keynote address, the Special Advisor to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, celebrated the remarkable impact of the @ePharma4FP project across Lagos. She highlighted how the initiative is expanding access, strengthening community trust, and contributing significantly to years of contraceptive protection for women and families. Her message reaffirmed the State's commitment to innovative, people-centred solutions that improve health outcomes and empower communities. A powerful start to an impactful event. #ePharma4FP #SFHNigeria #DigitalHealth

Society for Family Health (SFH) Nigeria joined thousands of delegates from over 120 countries at the 7th International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025), taking place from 3rd to 6th November at the Ágora Convention Centre in Bogotá, Colombia. Themed “Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All,” the conference brings together global changemakers committed to advancing equitable access to family planning and strengthening health systems worldwide. Representing Nigeria’s strong voice in reproductive health, SFH and its digital health subsidiary, SFH ACCESS, showcased innovations, research, and impact stories from across its family planning and SRHR programmes. Through multiple oral, poster, and flash presentations, SFH shared evidence-based approaches that expand access to modern contraception, engage communities, and promote behaviour change across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. SFH MD Dr Omokhudu Idogho highlighted in a meeting with the SFH delegation that only about 10 percent of past FP budgets globally have gone directly into product provision, with the remaining 90 percent absorbed by overheads. He reiterated SFH’s commitment to creating more efficient and sustainable systems that ensure people and patients remain at the heart of every intervention. Highlights included Emmanuella Nwanua, ACA, FMVA®’s presentation on faith-based perspectives toward family planning, underscoring how trusted religious settings can influence positive health outcomes. Dr Anthony Nwala and Oluwabusola Oni shared insights on interpersonal communication and the impact of trusted community voices on contraceptive uptake, while Jennifer Adebambo presented findings on engaging male partners as allies in the use of self-injectable contraceptives and on user feedback mechanisms for sustainable scale-up. Jannie Zibiri-Esakome presented data showing steady increases in hormonal IUD uptake in Nigeria and Kenya. Other SFH presentations highlighted innovations in private sector engagement, adolescent health, and digital access to family planning. These included studies on referral systems between public and private providers, demand generation for self-injection in Ogun State, IUD inserter use, contraceptive switching in e-pharmacy services, and holistic approaches empowering adolescent girls and mothers to overcome barriers to reproductive health access. Throughout the conference, the SFH team has been actively engaging with global partners, researchers, and policymakers to share insights, strengthen collaboration, and foster sustainable partnerships that drive equitable family planning access to the last mile. Visitors at SFH’s exhibition booth (#66, 3rd Floor, Ágora Centre) are experiencing firsthand the organisation’s innovations in social marketing, digital health, and private sector engagement—reflecting SFH’s 40-year legacy of delivering health solutions that transform lives. #ICFP2025 #Conference

📢 Join Us for another session #ICFP2025! What influences people to switch their contraceptive methods or stop using them entirely? 📝 Session Title: Understanding the Determinants of Contraceptive Switching & Discontinuation in the context of ePharmacy Based Family Planning Services 🗓️ Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 ⏰ 5:55 PM – 7:15 PM (Nigeria Local Time) And how can ePharmacy services help ensure continuity of care? 🤔💡 At this important session, Chinedu Okoye, will dive into new evidence on the real-life drivers behind contraceptive switching and discontinuation in Nigeria’s growing digital health ecosystem. 🔍 Key insights you’ll hear about: ✅ Why privacy and stigma still push women toward digital-first access ✅ How online pharmacist counseling improves method satisfaction ✅ What data tells us about side effects, stockouts & affordability as major decision factors ✅ Why sustained support beyond the first visit is crucial for continuation This session highlights the importance of choice, guidance, and trust especially as more users turn to online channels for reproductive health needs. By understanding users’ journeys, we can ensure they don’t just start a method but stay confident in the method that works best for them. ✅✨ See you soon!! #ICFP2025 #ePharma4FP #ContinuityOfCare #FamilyPlanning #DigitalHealth #ResearchForImpact #SFH #Nigeria #ContraceptiveChoice #SRHR

📢 Join Us at #ICFP2025! 📝 Session Title Bridging Equity Gaps in Family Planning : Digital Segmentation & Multi-Channel Delivery Models 🗓️ Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 ⏰ 8:45 PM – 10:05 PM (Nigeria Local Time) How do we ensure that no one is left behind in accessing family planning? By using data and digital innovation to bridge the gaps. 📊 Chinedu Okoye, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Lead – ePharma4FP, Society for Family Health Nigeria will be sharing groundbreaking insights on: ✅ Digital Segmentation — understanding different user needs & behaviors ✅ Multi-Channel Delivery Models — meeting people where they are: These insights are helping reshape how we view access for underserved groups especially young people, low-income earners, and women facing stigma or distance barriers. Join us as we share the models and insights shaping a more inclusive family planning future. #ICFP2025 #ePharma4FP #DigitalHealth #FPInnovation #HealthEquity #DataForImpact #SFH #Nigeria #SRHRForAll

Nigeria and Kenya are proving that when digital innovation meets choice, access grows. Join us as we build a future where family planning is just one click away. Stay tuned for more updates🌍✨ #ClickConsultContracept #ePharma4FP #ICFP2025 #DigitalHealth #FamilyPlanningInnovation #SFH #Jhpiego #HealthEquity #Nigeria #Kenya

The @epharma4fp Project implemented by the @sfh_nigeria has unlocked insights that will shape the future of contraceptive healthcare delivery. Here’s a sneak peek of what our experts will unpack: ✨ What’s Driving Digital Demand? 🏥 Quality & Trust Through Regulation 📊 Data That Improves Access 🤝 Partnership for Sustainability

Join us tomorrow 🗓️ November 5, 2025 ⏰ 10:20–11:40 AM (Bogotá) | 4:20–5:40 PM (WAT) 📍 Bogota, Colombia For our session titled "Click. Consult. Contracept: Scaling Digital Access to Family Planning through ePharmacy in Nigeria & Kenya", where our Chief of Party, Dr. Uchenna Okafor ePharma4FP Project & Deputy Chief of Party, Babatunde Oyelana will break down what it takes to build responsible digital health access and how these successes can be replicated across Africa.

In an exclusive interview with the Deputy Managing Director for Program Delivery, we unpack the newly passed National Electronic Pharmacy Policy a landmark step toward safer, smarter, and more accessible pharmaceutical services in Nigeria. 💊 From improved regulation of online pharmacies to enhanced access to quality medicines, this policy marks a major leap in building a more transparent and technology-driven health system for all. #ePharma4FP #ePharmacyPolicy #NEPP #DigitalHealth🟢

🌍 Data Meets Impact! At the ePharma4FP Final Validation Meeting, Dr. Mohammad Alhaji, Country Director at Busara, presented the key findings from the Segmentation Study offering powerful insights into how diverse client groups engage with ePharmacy platforms for family planning services. His presentation sparked rich discussions on how evidence-driven segmentation can enhance equity, accessibility, and user experience in digital health delivery. 💡📊 #ePharma4FP

As the Policy Advisory Committee Meeting came to a close, Dr. Emily Mangone, Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks appreciating the committee members, government representatives, and implementing partners for their invaluable insights and collaboration. Her remarks underscored the Foundation’s continued commitment to evidence-based policymaking and collective action in strengthening Nigeria’s health systems. 🟢 #PolicyAdvisoryCommittee #ePharma4FP

A powerhouse gathering of key public sector leaders united at the Policy Advocacy Committee event in Sheraton, in attendance were both @SFHNigeria DMDs Pharm Kene Oruchalu & Dr. Jennifer Anyanti along with PSN Registrar, Pharm Ibrahim Ahmed, DPRS FMOH, Dr. Kamil Shoretire, Director food and drug services FMOH, Dr. Olubunmi Aribeana, Director Pharm. Services, Pharm Poluyi Olawale @epharma4fp Chief of Party, Dr. Uche Okafor and other consortium leads. This group of leaders convened to drive collaboration, innovation, and policy action for a stronger health ecosystem. 🟢💡 #PACS #ePharma4FP #PublicSectorLeadership

🎉 Milestone Achievement! We are proud to celebrate a major policy breakthrough. 🥁🥁🥁🥁 The signing of the National ePharmacy Prescription Policy under the @ePharma4FP Project announced this morning by Dr. Olubunmi Aribeana, Director food and drug services @Fmohnigeria. This landmark achievement marks a new era in Nigeria’s digital health landscape, strengthening access to safe, quality, and affordable family planning services through ePharmacies. A huge congratulations to all our partners, policymakers, and stakeholders who made this possible! 💙💊 #ePharma4FP #DigitalHealth #FamilyPlanning #HealthPolicy #NigeriaHealth #InnovationForImpact