On July 23, 2026, LSACA convened key stakeholders at LCCI Alausa to strengthen the HIV referral system in Lagos State. The program aimed to develop a comprehensive referral directory that links health, social, and legal services for seamless client care. Participants explored strategies to overcome barriers like stigma and logistics, while validating a standardized tool for capturing organizational data. This initiative marks a significant step toward building a coordinated, accountable, and client-centered HIV response network across the state.

From April to June 2026, Health Matters Incorporated implemented the Community-Led Monitoring project in Ota Ward 1, Ilupewo Community, Ogun State, to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and accountability. The team began by building trust with community leaders, assessing the Ilupewo Health Centre, and listening to clients and stakeholders through interviews and group discussions. When challenges were identified, the CLM team mobilized community support through advocacy visits. The results were remarkable: community members cleared overgrown bushes around the facility, created a safer environment, and donated ₦20,000 to renovate the drainage gutter at the entrance, improving access. To ensure these gains last, a Health Committee was established to oversee continued improvements even after the project ends. Through partnership, local action, and shared commitment, the Ilupewo community proved that sustainable healthcare starts with people taking ownership of their own health facility.

From April to June 2026, Health Matters Incorporated launched the Community-Led Monitoring project in Okpanam, Delta State, to make healthcare more accessible and accountable. The team built trust with community leaders, assessed the health facility, and listened to clients through interviews and discussions. When challenges were identified, the CLM team identified key community advocates—including transport union member Mr. Obi Victor Dunkwu, who donated funds for disposable gloves—to help address them. Their efforts improved services, earning gratitude from clients, pregnant mothers, and the facility matron. Beyond the clinic, the team also held a Gender-Based Violence awareness event at a local secondary school, educating students on recognizing abuse and accessing support services. Through advocacy, community partnership, and education, the project proved that when communities take ownership, real and lasting health improvements follow.

In Lagos State, Health Matters Incorporated partnered with the GF/IHVN/TBN/CLM project from April to June 2026 to strengthen healthcare at Ilupewo Health Centre in Eredo LCDA by putting the community at the center of change. The team-built relationships with local leaders, assessed the facility’s needs, and listened to community members and clients through discussions and interviews. They discovered major challenges: a bad road limiting patient access, a lack of a DOT center for TB treatment, and no HIV test kits. Through persistent advocacy, the Community-Led Monitoring Team secured 40 packs of HIV test kits and a newly renovated DOT center for the facility—proving that when communities and health providers work together, real improvements happen.