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Strengthening Health Systems. Improving Lives.

CMS HEALTH AND RURAL DEVELOPEMENT FOUNDATION champions country-owned, high-impact health and social development interventions through technical assistance, community engagement, research, data systems, and evidence-informed decision-making.

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Strengthening Health Systems. Improving Lives.

CMS HEALTH AND RURAL DEVELOPEMENT FOUNDATION champions country-owned, high-impact health and social development interventions through technical assistance, community engagement, research, data systems, and evidence-informed decision-making.

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Our Impact Across Health Systems

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Working Across Nigeria and Beyond

CMS HARD Foundation supports national and sub-national health systems through research, technical assistance, digital innovation, and community-based interventions across Nigeria and other LMIC settings.

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Empowering Futures

Together, we strengthen systems for lasting impact.

We work with government, development partners, communities, and research institutions to improve primary healthcare, immunisation, health security, gender equity, and data-driven decision-making.

Advancing Health and Social Development

We partner with local organizations, governments, and community leaders to ensure our programs.

Public Health & Primary Healthcare

Routine Immunisation & Zero-dose Reduction

Data Systems, Research & Analytics

Gender, Equity & Community Engagement

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Advancing Health and Social Development

We partner with local organizations, governments, and community leaders to ensure our programs.

Public Health & Primary Healthcare

Routine Immunisation & Zero-dose Reduction

Data Systems, Research & Analytics

Gender, Equity & Community Engagement

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Lasting Impact
Lasting Impact

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Trusted by Global and National Partners

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Trusted by Global and National Partners

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  • David Martinez

    Shina Aladeshawe

    Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

    “CMS HARD Foundation brings strong technical insight, local understanding, and practical implementation experience to complex public health challenges.”

  • Eleanor Vance

    Theresa Sommers

    Senior Manager, Research, Sabin Vaccine Institute

    “Their team combines research expertise with deep community engagement, making them a valuable partner in understanding and addressing immunisation barriers.”

  • Chloe Williams

    Dr. Eghe Abe

    Health Specialist, UNICEF

    “Their work reflects a clear understanding of primary healthcare systems, community structures, and the practical needs of frontline implementation.”

  • Isabelle Rossi

    Chinwe Abuwa

    Country Director, ONE Campaign

    “CMS HARD Foundation has shown the ability to translate data, policy, and community perspectives into meaningful action for better health outcomes.”

  • John Bunyan

    Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Assistant Director General, World Health Organization

    “CMS HARD Foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-informed public health action and locally led systems strengthening.”

  • David Martinez

    Jedydah Atieno

    Project/Data Specialist, Vaccine Data CoLab

    “Their ability to work across data systems, geospatial analysis, and programme implementation makes them a strong partner for evidence-driven decision-making.”

  • Grace Turner

    Yaye Sophietou Diop

    Advocacy Manager, Speak Up Africa

    “Their approach to community engagement and social listening helps ensure that interventions are grounded in real community experiences.”

  • Aisha Khan

    Valentine Adaiwo

    Principal, IQVIA Solutions Pty.

    “CMS HARD Foundation brings strong field experience, analytical capability, and stakeholder coordination to research and evaluation assignments.”

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Partner with us to deliver measurable health impact.

CMS HARD Foundation works with governments, donors, communities, and institutions to design, implement, and evaluate solutions that improve public health and social development outcomes.

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