Speed Project

What We Do – The SPEED Project

The SPEED Project is focused on strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to collect, analyze, and utilize stillbirth data for evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation.

Our key activities include:

  1. Data Collection & Analysis
    • Extracting and analyzing stillbirth data from the Federal Ministry of Health’s District Health Information Software (DHIS 2).
    • Conducting health economic assessments to understand the financial impact of stillbirths.
  2. Developing a Stillbirth Data Analytics and Visualization Tool (DAVT)
    • Creating an interactive data visualization platform to showcase stillbirth trends.
    • Publishing this tool on the Federal Ministry of Health’s website for easy access by policymakers and stakeholders.
  3. Policy Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Working with government agencies, lawmakers, and civil society organizations to drive policy changes.
    • Supporting the development and implementation of regulatory frameworks that aim to reduce stillbirth rates.
  4. Capacity Building & Media Campaigns
    • Training of relevant government officials on data management, DHIS2 and dashboard development.
    • Training of stakeholder advocates on evidence-based messaging and communication.
    • Training of journalists on stillbirth story telling data-driven messaging and advocacy for stillbirths’ prevention.
    • Engagement of TV, Radio, Print, online & social media to improve collective consciousness and encourage multi-sectoral approach towards the reduction of preventable stillbirths in Nigeria.
  5. Collaboration & Partnerships
    • Engaging key stakeholders such as the Federal Ministry of Health, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Ministry of Women Affairs, healthcare facilities, and civil society organizations.
    • Strengthening partnerships to ensure sustainable improvements in maternal and child health.
    • Collaboration with journalists birthing the “Media Against Stillbirths” group.
    • Formation of the “Stillbirths Data use Advocacy Group” comprising members from various stakeholder groups.
    • Engaging the FMoH, NPHCDA, CSos, FBOs, and other relevant stakeholders.

Through these efforts, the SPEED Project is driving a data-driven approach to reducing stillbirth rates and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Nigeria.