Alaafia Kwara
Initiative
Alaafia is a state of peace, wellbeing and harmony.
We at Alaafia Kwara Initiative are Committed to Caring,
Nurture & Nourish Community Development
to Transform & Thrive
About Alaafia Kwara
Alaafia Kwara – A Wellbeing Foundation Africa Initiative established to promote and positively impact the health and wellbeing of women and children, families and communities in Kwara State.
The Alaafia Kwara Initiative was established by Her Excellency Toyin Ojora Saraki in 2004, as First Lady of Kwara State 2003 – 2011, to engender and empower key strategies and solutions towards achieving progress in the key measurable indices set out by the 2015 Millennium Development Goals.
Our program interventions and initiatives continue to be guided by the targets of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Flagship Intervention
The Personal Health Record
The Personal Health Record transforms the life chances of every mother and child by making verifiable data on the health and
welfare of the pregnant mother and her baby up until age five. It is a vital tool to empower mothers, educate carers and enable
professionals to provide the best possible care for babies and children.
Based on WHO guidance and best practice from around the world, the PHR records ante and post natal details
of the mother and charts to growth and development of the child. It also provides vital guidance on preventing and treating
malaria, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses and promotes and records vaccinations.
The Personal Health Record captures the baseline medical history of the mother including details of prior
pregnancies and any previous stillbirths, neonatal or child deaths.
Stories from the frontline
Improving health and wellbeing within Kwara State
Prioritising Mental Health Needs of Nigerians in a Depressed Economy: An Urgent Call for Integrated, Comprehensive, and Sustainable Interventions
Yesterday, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s Kwara Team proudly participated in the 55th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria. During
Strengthening Partnerships for Public Health in Kwara State: Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s Advocacy Visit to the Commissioner of Health
On November 12, 2024, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa conducted an advocacy visit to Dr. Amina El-Imam, the Honorable Commissioner of Health in Kwara State. This
The Economic, Social and Health Implications of Multiple Births: A Case Study on The Alaafia Kwara Twins And Multiple Births Assistance (TAMBA) Program
Through a holistic and comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa understands the socio-economic and health challenges faced by families with multiple