The Federal Government has launched RenewHER (Renew Health Equity and Reform), a presidential initiative aimed at transforming women’s health through technology, data, and financial innovation.
The programme, led by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) and championed by Dr. Adanna Steinacker, was unveiled at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, on Thursday, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Tinubu.
The launch featured the unveiling of the Women’s Health Digital Media and Communications Hub, a national platform for advocacy and storytelling across six priority areas: maternal and child health; sexual and reproductive health; adolescent health and menstrual equity; nutrition and preventive care; healthcare workforce and access; and coalition building.
The event also included a presidential keynote, the premiere of the RenewHER campaign film, cultural performances, the Health Innovator Awards, and a National Pledge Moment to mobilize long-term support.
Dr. Steinacker described RenewHER as “a national call to action to redefine the future of women’s health and economic equity in Nigeria,” stressing its goal of driving policy reforms, empowering communities, and nurturing women-led innovations.
Key partners include the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Governors’ Spouses Forum, Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative, Federal Ministry of Health, and the Women in Healthcare Network. Together, they will deliver measurable health outcomes while promoting women’s economic empowerment through digital wallets, microgrants, skills training, and innovation funding.
