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Health Matters was selected as the contractor in the Global Fund Round 8 Social Mobilization for South West. During which the organization successfully engaged and coordinated 50 civil society organizations in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo and Osun states.  The CSOs were engaged through a selection process. We conducted monitoring and evaluation to ensure that activities were being conducted as planned and achieving desired results. Furthermore, we organized quarterly review meetings with the CSO engaged for the project.

Health Matters successfully carried out post LLIN campaign BCC in 2,890 communities in 15 LGAs of Ogun state in 2014.  Five CSOs were engaged for the project. The Ogun state and local government participated actively in the project. 

List of Projects	Funding Agency	Brief Description of Project Results
Public-Private Collaboration For Diabetes Care In 2 Model Primary Health Centres In Lagos State 2014 – 2016	World Diabetes Foundation	The overall aim of this project was to improve access to diabetes care in hard-to-reach, urban slum communities in Lagos state. This was to be achieved through the establishment of diabetes clinics in 2 select PHC’s in the State, increasing stakeholder commitment for diabetes and raising awareness on diabetes generally in grass roots communities. This project was conducted in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. The project served as a model for introducing diabetes care in primary health care centers in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Mobile Diabetes Education and primary health care delivery in 20 Hard- to – reach communities in Lagos state(2012-2014)	World Diabetes Foundation	10,000 persons counseled and tested for HIV/AIDS 20,000 persons provided with free clinical examination (BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) 10,000 persons provided with free diabetes screening 3,000 persons living with diabetes or at high risk for diabetes provided with referral services. 400 Diabetes Peer Educators trained 30,000 Behavior Change Communication materials and information kits produced and distributed 30,000 persons reached with Behavior Change Communication Materials and information kits 20 Doctors and 20 dieticians equipped with skills in diabetes management. 40 diabetes nurses and 20 paramedical equipped with skills in diabetes management
Adolescent reproductive health promotion activities in Hard to reach communities Lagos state (2000)	Ford Foundation	HIV Counseling and testing provided Provided vocational training in tailoring, hair dressing, typing etc for adolescents in Makoko and Olaleye community Lagos state Formation of cooperative association in Makoko Community Information education and communication materials produced and disseminated Concerned Parents forum formed in target communities Youth friendly clinic established in Makoko and Olaleye community
Pediatric HIV project in Benue and Lagos state (2009)	Bill Clinton Foundation	Trained doctors and nurses in General Hospital Lagos and Benue state on pediatric ARV treatment and care Facility assessment form distributed Monitoring of pediatric ARV treatment and care in Benue and Lagos State
Integrated reproductive health project for Okorisan, Agbenuga and Nanti communities in Lagos state (2001-2002)	UNICEF	Reduction in cases of HIV and STI infection among youths and other community members Increased knowledge about youth’s rights and community leadership Youth empowered with leadership skills in the three target communities for better growth and development of their communities Youths and other segments of the population mobilized and counseled on sexual and reproductive health and HIV AIDS.
Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Project (PSSRH) -2005	Action Aids Nigeria	Improved knowledge and attitude on HIV Created context for behavior maintenance among target communities 120 Peer Educators Trained Youth Led, Community Based Organizations formed
HCT in Kosofe and Mushin LGA 2005	Lagos State AIDS Control Agency	IEC Material distributed Community sensitization rally conducted Training of Health workers HIV counseling and testing conducted Training Of health educators
Health Awareness Programme in 6 tertiary Institutions in Lagos State 2006	MTN Foundation, Nigeria	26,000 students in six tertiary institutions received HCT services in Lagos State 642 students with symptoms of STI provided with antibiotics or referred 5,848 persons treated for malaria and provided with ACT drugs 9,000 persons reached with BCC materials 10,811 student received medical consultations 26,834 students in six tertiary institutions were reached with health awareness programme
Microbicide Research of SAVVY, Cellulose Sulphate Phase III 2004-2008	Family Health International (North Carolina)	Gels found to lack active ingredients to prevent HIV infection among 1080 women who participated
Community Development Project in Akore Community Ogun State 2000	International Family Health	Established a community health post Constructed a 110ft foot bridge in Akore community Ogun state Improved health of community
Social Mobilization for Malaria Prevention in Lagos State 2007-2008	Society for Family Health	Distribute Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets Social Mobilization for malaria prevention through Drama Presentation conducted Social Marketing of Artemether lumefantrine Combination Therapy for malaria treatment Rapid diagnostic testing for malaria conducted
Micro, Small and medium enterprise development among women and young persons in Lagos Mainland LGA 2005-2006	World Bank MSME	Trained Micro, Small and medium entrepreneurs in business management Provided 300 women with business support and counseling services Conducted an Integrated health and empowerment initiative for 300 women
Capital Equipment Project (2008) Rehabilitation of structures in 2 public primary schools in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria.	Ford Foundation	Reconstruction and building of 2 blocks of 6 classrooms in Ore-ofe primary school Lagos State Provision of 6 KVA generator, benches, desks and blackboards in Ore-ofe primary school Lagos State Provision of water facilities including treatment of borehole and installation of submersible pump in Ore-ofe primary school Lagos State Public private partnership for educational sector development promoted through seminars and advocacy.
Contractor for Social mobilization in malaria in South West 2013-2015	Society for Family Health	Health Matters was selected as the contractor in the Global Fund Round 8 Social Mobilization for South West. During which the organization successfully engaged and coordinated 50 civil society organizations in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo and Osun states. The CSOs were engaged through a selection process. We conducted monitoring and evaluation to ensure that activities were being conducted as planned and achieving desired results. Furthermore, we organized quarterly review meetings with the CSO engaged for the project.
Contractor for post LLIN campaign BCC in Ogun 2015	Society for Family Health	Health Matters successfully carried out post LLIN campaign BCC in 2,890 communities in 15 LGAs of Ogun state in 2014. Five CSOs were engaged for the project. The Ogun state and local government participated actively in the project.

The World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. It is celebrated worldwide by the over 200 member associations of the International Diabetes Federation in more than 160 countries and territories, all Member States of the United Nations, as well as by other associations and organizations, companies, healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes and their families. As part of our lined up activities for the year.
Health Matters Incorporated joined over 150 countries and organizations around the world to celebrate the 2018 World Diabetes Day/Global Diabetes Walk by organizing a walk on Friday 14th November 2018 in Makoko and Ilaje communities in Lagos state. The walk was aimed at creating mass awareness about the disease among the populace and school children.

ACTIVITIES

THE WALK
The activity commenced at 8.30am with a health talk on type 2 diabetes for secondary school students in Makoko. They were encouraged to prevent type 2 diabetes by adapting healthy life styles through eating right diet, regular exercise and checking of their glucose level which will go a long way in reducing the cases of diabetes in our society.
This was followed by a boat regatta which went on the water through the water community. Information materials on diabetes were handed out to community members. Participants had an exciting walk coupled with drumming; singing and dancing by the band boys as participates took steps to prevent diabetes.

HEALTH SCREENING:
There was free health screening for all those who participated in the walk, ranging from DM screening, Rapid Body Mass index and blood pressure checks.
The Walk recorded successes; there was large turnout, educational materials were distributed on diabetes awareness and prevention. Persons with high blood sugar were referred to appropriate facilities for further checks and follow up.

The mobile clinic is an adapted vehicle design using the base of the Mercedes Benz Vario 840D, 2004 model, the vehicle is retrofitted with medical space and equipment to function as a self contained fully operational mobile clinic. The unit is completely independent and does not require additional infrastructure; fuel-cell technology generates sufficient power for lighting, heating, refrigeration, communications and other day-to-day operations.

Medical Space and Equipment

• Patient accommodation space: 12.40cu.m
• Medical supply and pharmacy: 4.25cu.m
• Cargo space: 6.5cu.m
• Sampling/testing stations: 10
• Examination rooms: 2
• Examination tables: 2
• Outdoor waiting room: 25-30patients
• Blood sampling stations: 10 chairs
• Micro-cooler: 0.25cu.m
• Projection equipment: 15mm projector
• Projection screen: 8sq.m
• Compressor room: 1
• Fuel cell storage
• Auxiliary power: 350V/3-50HZ generator

Activities of the Mobile Clinic
The main objective of the mobile clinic is to provide cheap affordable and convenient health delivery to Nigerian where ever they may be.
Other objective of the clinic is to provide health services in the areas of HIV/AIDS education, counseling, testing and treatment for people in both urban and peri-urban areas.
Since 2005, HMI has used the mobile clinic within and outside Lagos to conduct HIV/AIDS awareness, voluntary counseling and testing and health care services in communities and higher institutions including the University of Lagos, Lagos State University, University of Benin, Delta State University Abraka, Olabisi Onabanjo University Agowoye, University of Ado-Ekiti and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education.
At the 14th International Conference on AIDS and STI in Africa held in Abuja, HMI used the mobile clinic to provide community based health care services and mobile HIV counseling and testing as requested for, by the organizers. The conference and Family Health International, North Carolina USA shared the cost of sponsorship.

The overall aim of this project was to improve access to diabetes care in hard-to-reach, urban slum communities in Lagos state. This was to be achieved through the establishment of diabetes clinics in 2 select PHC’s in the State, increasing stakeholder commitment for diabetes and raising awareness on diabetes generally in grass roots communities. This project was conducted in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. The project served as a model for introducing diabetes care in primary health care centers in Lagos state, Nigeria.

Duration: 2014 – 2016

Approach / Methods • Advocacy • Stakeholders sensitization workshops • Capacity building workshops for health personnel • Preliminary baseline survey on diabetes care in primary health centres in Lagos state • Provision of facilities and equipment for diabetes care in 2 model primary health centres • Monitoring and audit of clinic activities in 2 model primary health centres • Periodic mobile screening awareness camps in 50 hard-to-reach communities

Outcomes • 2 model diabetes clinics were established and equipped in Epe and Badagry health centres in Lagos state where counselling on diabetes and foot care and treatment are being provided to patients. • Baseline survey was successfully conducted to establish the situation of diabetes care services in the state. • The capacity of 150 health personnel was built in the treatment and management of diabetes in 50 primary health centres in the Lagos state. • 32,154 persons were screened for DM 50 communities. Current and past Grant/projects

The project is a three-year project aimed at improving access to diabetes care in 35 PHCs in hard-to-reach communities in Lagos State. It is an extension of the project which established model clinics in 2 primary health centres in Lagos state that are being sustained by the health authorities in Epe and Badagry. The need for the expansion became necessary to address the gaps in diabetes care delivery in Lagos state, deepen the project and reach more Lagosians. The project was scaled up to include 35 PHCs selected from 10 local government areas of Lagos State. The overall aim of this project is to improve access to diabetes care in hard-to-reach, urban slum communities, increase stakeholders commitment for diabetes and raise awareness on diabetes generally in grassroots communities. Diabetes awareness and education and information will reach 5,000,000 Lagosians through radio jingles and information leaflets. The provision of diabetes clinics in 35 primary health care centres across the state will help to increase early detection and treatment of diabetes in communities in Lagos state, providing diabetes care in primary centers will go a long way to increase access to diabetes care in communities across the state.

Duration: 3 years (2018-2021)

Objectives:
The specific objectives of this project are • Advocacy to increase awareness and access to care on diabetes • To improve diabetes services for patients through the provision of quality and affordable services and strengthening of diabetes care and management in 35 PHCs in Lagos state. • To increase awareness about diabetes through awareness and screening camps in 150 communities and radio jingles,
Target group(s):
Population in hard-to-reach communities in Lagos state

The project is being conducted in the following LGAs/LCDAs and PHCs;

1.	ALIMOSHO LG,	Orisu-Bare PHC
2.	Mosan Okunola LCDA	Rauf Aregbesola PHC, Akinyele PHC
3.	Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA	Ipaja PHC
4.	Igando LCDAs	Isheri Osun PHC
5.	ETI-OSA LGA	Ikate PHC
6.	ETI-OSA East LGA	Badore PHC, Sango Tedo PHC
7.	KOSOFE LGA	Ogudu PHC, Oworo PHC
8.	Ajegunle LCDA	Ajegunle PHC
9.	MAINLAND LGA	Simpson PHC, Abule Nla PHC
10.	Yaba LCDA	Iwaya PHC
11.	MUSHIN LGA PHCs	Palm Avenue PHC, Isolo PHC, Alves PHC
12.	SHOMOLU LGA	Bajulaye PHC, Akoka PHC
13.	Bariga LCDA	Oloja PHC, Ashogbon PHC,
14.	AMUWO ODOFIN LGA	Festac PHC, Mile 2 PHC
15.	Agboju LCDA	Agboju PHC
16.	APAPA LGA	Ijora PHC, Oluwole PHC
17.	Marine Beach LCDA	Sari Iganmu PHC, Marine Beach PHC
18.	AJEROMI IFELODUN LGA	Akere PHC, Tolu PHC
19.	Layeni LCDA	Layeni PHC,
20.	OJO LGA	Ojo PHC
21.	Iba LCDA	Afromedia PHC, Ishagiri PHC, Iba PHC

Intended project results
• Reduced incidence of diabetes among Nigerians in Lagos state.
• Improved, cheaper and accessible diabetes care and management for people in resource-poor communities in the state.
• Increased stakeholders and community responsibility, participation and commitment for diabetes prevention and access to care in Lagos state.
• Improved diabetes care service delivery and referral in 35 PHCs.
• Increased awareness on diabetes and available services in 150 hard-to-reach communities in Lagos State.