The EMBRACE Nigeria Partners Meeting, held in Abuja from 22–25 September 2026, brought together key partners to review Year 1 evidence and shape the next phase of maternal and newborn health interventions in Gombe State. Discussions focused on six priority areas, including human resources, emergency referrals, infrastructure, commodities, quality improvement and continuity of care, with emphasis on developing practical, sustainable and patient-centered solutions. The consortium also engaged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to align EMBRACE with national RMNCH+N priorities. As the project enters its next phase, partners remain committed to translating evidence into action and strengthening maternal and newborn health systems.

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), led by Prof. Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, is exploring innovative approaches to strengthen the early detection of postpartum haemorrhage during Caesarean section. Through a two-day hands-on training at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria’s E-MASTER Trial team and international researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Pakistan received practical exposure to the Armor Optical Sensor, a wearable technology designed to provide continuous physiological monitoring.

The African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) hosted a five-day Grantsmanship Training in Zaria, bringing together researchers and academics to strengthen their research development and grant writing skills. Led by experienced facilitators, the training provided practical knowledge on developing strong research ideas, identifying funding opportunities, writing competitive proposals, research methodology, ethics, literature searching, epidemiological study designs, clinical trials, research teams, institutional grant support, research translation and effective budgeting.