Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa

What Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa does

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization incorporated in October 2007 and headquartered in Abuja. It was established to address strategic manpower gaps in Nigerian military health facilities and has since grown into a multi-donor health implementer operating across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The organization supports 33 Nigerian military formations and has historically managed 157 healthcare workers across 27 service delivery sites in 17 states, providing comprehensive HIV/AIDS testing, treatment, and care, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, tuberculosis screening, laboratory diagnostics (including PCR-based molecular testing and AMR surveillance), and HIV prevention for key populations and adolescent girls and young women.

Its core product is the delivery of donor-funded health programs through three principal channels: military health facilities (Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital Calabar, 063 Nigerian Air Force Hospital Abuja, Armed Forces Specialist Hospital Kano, and 14 others), government civilian facilities, and community outreach. Underlying technology is conventional public-health infrastructure: DHIS2 for HIV/AIDS aggregate and tracker data, GCLP/GCMP-compliant microbiology laboratories, ISO 15189:2022-aligned quality management, and molecular diagnostics including viral load, Dry Blood Spot, and Hepatitis B/C testing. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or differentiated technology assets are evidenced.

HIFASS is funded almost entirely through international donor grants and sub-awards, principally from the US Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria, the Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International, USAID (HIFASS-LOPIN 3), the Global Fund (via Society for Family Health), and Nigerian government partners including NACA, NTBLCP, FACA, and MODHIP. Leadership comprises founder and President Roland Oritsejafor, Managing Director Tuedon Uweja, and Chief of Party Dr Adetunji Ademola. The organization does not charge for services and accepts individual and corporate donations through a Zenith Bank account.

Name

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa

Legal name

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa

Website

https://hifass-hfi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HIFASS is a Nigerian non-governmental organization founded in 2007 that implements donor-funded HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and public health programs across military and civilian health facilities in 19 Nigerian states, serving military personnel, key populations, and adolescents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAOAE), Communicable Disease Prevention & Control (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, NTDs) (BPADAIAA), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Public health programs
• HIV/AIDS services
• Tuberculosis control
• Military health support
• Community health interventions

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Donor Grants: HIFASS receives funding from international donors including Global Fund, PEPFAR, USAID, and US Department of Defense to implement health programs targeting HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, and other health issues in Nigeria.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations through bank transfers to support their health programs and interventions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) is a Nigerian NGO that delivers public health programs including HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, tuberculosis screening and treatment, distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets, and care and education for children affected by illness. It supplies trained manpower to Nigerian military health facilities and implements donor-funded HIV, TB, malaria, and adolescent girl and young women health projects across Nigeria.

Product overview

HIFASS is a Non-Governmental Organization incorporated in October 2007, primarily established to cater to the strategic manpower needs of Military health facilities. The organization offers a portfolio of health intervention programs focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and public health. Core offerings include comprehensive HIV/AIDS services delivered through military healthcare facilities across Nigeria, supported by partnerships with USDoD WRP-N, Henry Jackson Foundation, and HJFMRI. The organization also implements donor-funded projects including Global Fund HIV programs and the USAID-funded HIFASS-LOPIN 3 project targeting adolescent girls and young women. HIFASS provides manpower support for research protocols and operates across 19 states of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HIFASS Health Programs and Services HIFASS's core portfolio of health intervention programs targeting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and public health, delivered free of charge through donor funding to military personnel, families, key populations, and civilian communities across Nigeria.
• HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Services Comprehensive HIV/AIDS testing, treatment, care, and laboratory services managed through a workforce of 157 healthcare workers deployed across 27 sites in 17 Nigerian states in partnership with USDoD WRP-N/NMOD HIP and Henry Jackson Foundation.
• HJFMRI Research Protocol Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully exceeded Global Fund MPPI target of 2440 by reaching 2658 beneficiaries in FCT
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria (USDoD WRP-N)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012HIFASS has partnered with USDoD WRP-N for 12 years managing healthcare workers and facilitating research and service delivery across military health facilities. This partnership supports comprehensive HIV/AIDS services across 27 sites in 17 states of Nigeria.
• Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Program (MODHIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIFASS provides manpower and support to MODHIP for Nigerian Military HIV program across 33 Military Formations, including administrative, logistics, and program management support.
• Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIFASS provides manpower and associated support to HJF Medical Research International in support of Research Protocols and Nigerian Military HIV program.
• National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIFASS collaborates with NTBLCP on TB advocacy and awareness programs, including participation in ACSM workshops and national TB conferences.
• National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIFASS commemorates World AIDS Day in collaboration with NACA, implementing joint awareness and prevention campaigns.
• Passion and Concern for Women Welfare and Empowerment Initiative (PACOWWEI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSW-led CBO partner in Global Fund HIV-NFM project implementation, working together in 3 LGAs of FCT.
• UNFPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in International Day of the Girl Child 2019 activities, contributing to AGYW HIV prevention and empowerment programs.
• Perpetua Ugbang FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in implementing girl child empowerment activities including quiz competitions and self-defense training.
• Stop TB Partnership NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIFASS participates in Stop TB Partnership Nigeria activities including national TB conferences and advocacy efforts.
• Breakthrough ACTION-NigeriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing TB Advocacy Communication Social Mobilization (ACSM) workshops and developing TB SBCC strategy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FHI 360: Global development organization and parent of AHNi, managing large-scale PEPFAR, USAID, and Global Fund portfolios across multiple countries. Comparable as the broader incumbent that HIFASS frequently partners with or competes against in Nigeria.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS): Large international NGO implementing multi-disease (HIV, TB, malaria) and health systems programs across Nigeria via PEPFAR, USAID, and Global Fund. Comparable as a scale competitor for large multi-state donor awards.
• Population Council: International research and implementation NGO with significant HIV, key population, and AGYW programming across Nigeria. Comparable as a research-oriented implementing partner for donor-funded HIV programs.
• Management Sciences for Health (MSH): Global health systems strengthening organization with deep PEPFAR and USAID portfolio management experience in Nigeria and West Africa. Comparable as a systems-level partner and competitor for USAID health systems strengthening awards.
• Pathfinder International: Global sexual and reproductive health and HIV NGO with longstanding presence in Nigeria through donor-funded programs. Comparable in HIV/AGYW programming and donor-funded health service delivery.

Direct peers

• Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi): FHI 360-affiliated Nigerian NGO implementing PEPFAR and Global Fund HIV/TB programs with broad state-level coverage. Direct peer as a similarly structured local prime/sub-recipient for US Government and Global Fund awards.
• Society for Family Health (SFH): Largest Nigerian indigenous NGO and a Global Fund prime recipient through which HIFASS implements its HIV NFM project. Direct comparable on HIV prevention, key population programming, and donor-funded public health delivery in Nigeria.
• APIN Public Health Initiatives: Leading Nigerian PEPFAR implementing partner providing HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services across Nigerian health facilities. Directly comparable as a local NGO delivering donor-funded HIV programs at scale.
• Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS): Nigerian NGO serving as a PEPFAR implementing partner for HIV/TB service delivery in multiple Nigerian states. Comparable as a local indigenous NGO competing for similar PEPFAR prime awards.
• Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN): Nigeria-based affiliate of the University of Maryland IHV and a major PEPFAR implementing partner providing HIV treatment, care, laboratory, and TB services. Closely comparable in technical depth, donor mix, and laboratory capability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hifass
• Facebookfacebook.com/hifass.hfi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hifass
• Instagraminstagram.com/hifass_ngo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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