ABOUT US
Equitable. Accessible. Healthcare for all Nigerians.
We work at the intersection of communities and systems, bringing healthcare closer to those who need it most, while driving the policy reforms that make lasting health equity and access possible across Nigeria.
Millions of Nigerians can't access basic care.
We are changing that.. Through community action and policy reforms, Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria works to make health equity real across underserved communities in Nigeria.
CITIZENS HEALTH INITIATIVE
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We are always looking for passionate public health professionals, advocates and community practitioners to join our growing team. View our open roles or send us a general application.
Your voice
belongs at
the table too.
Advocate With Us
You do not need to be a policy expert to advocate for health equity. You need a conviction that Nigeria's health system must do better, and the willingness to say so where it counts.
Our approach is deliberate, evidence-driven and community-led. We do not parachute in with solutions. We listen, build relationships, generate evidence and act, at both the community level and the systems level simultaneously.
Listen & Map
We work in communities, listening to their health challenges, mapping the gaps in services and understanding the social, economic and geographic barriers people face in accessing healthcare.
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Build & Train
We invest in people, training community health navigators, strengthening local health groups and building the internal capacity communities need to lead their own health solutions.
Deliver & Advocate
We act on two fronts simultaneously, delivering direct programs in communities while taking the evidence and community voices to the policy table to push for structural change.
Measure & Improve
We track what works and what does not. Our operational research and M&E framework ensures every program improves over time and contributes to Nigeria's public health knowledge base.
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How we work
in practice.
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CHIN Presents Policy Brief on Health Financing to National Assembly
Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria announces the expansion of its flagship navigator training program to Sokoto, Benue and Cross River states, bringing the total reach to 12 states across Nigeria.
Latest from CHIN.
CHIN Submits Evidence Brief to National Assembly Health Committee
Our latest policy brief on health financing gaps was submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Health.
New Report: Mapping Medical Deserts in Rural Northern Nigeria
CHIN releases findings from its 2023 health facility mapping study, documenting critical gaps
~40%
No functional health facility nearby
Four in ten Nigerians live too far from a primary health center to access regular care a geographic barrier that kills.
Japa
Health workers leaving every year
Thousands of doctors and nurses are emigrating annually, deepening the shortage in the rural communities that need them most.
~<5%
Of the national budget goes to health
Nigeria committed to 15% in Abuja in 2001. More than two decades later, the promise remains largely unkept.
~70%+
Pay out of pocket for healthcare
Nigeria's insurance gap pushes families into poverty every time illness strikes, deterring millions from seeking care at all.
Nigeria's health system is failing its people.
Millions of Nigerians live too far from a functioning clinic. Millions more cannot afford the care that exists. And even those who can find a facility are often met with understaffed wards, broken equipment and a system stretched far beyond its limits. These are not statistics. These are daily realities for real communities.
🚨 Hospital Financial Assistance
Connecticut Senate Bill 496 aims to address the rising cost of uncompensated hospital care and strengthen financial assistance for patients.
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Submit your story in support to help expand financial assistance
Share your testimony directly with lawmakers through the take action button
Insurance and Prescription Drug Reform
Connecticut Senate Bill 496 aims to address the rising cost of uncompensated hospital care and strengthen financial assistance for patients.
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Email your state representative in support of prescription affordability bills
Sign a letter to policymakers asking for stronger patient protections
Health Justice NOW – Expand Access & Affordability
We support statewide efforts to expand healthcare access, reduce medical debt, and ensure equitable coverage for all, regardless of income or immigration status.
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Sign a petition advocating for expanded care
Submit written testimony to legislators
Share the campaign on social media
🚨 Take Action: Support Affordable Health Care in Connecticut
Urge your legislators to support Connecticut Senate Bill 3 to protect affordable health care and lower costs for families.
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Take one minute to call or email—your voice can help ensure everyone has access to the care they need.
Share your story directly with lawmakers using the take action button
Medicaid and Provider Support
Connecticut is working to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to improve provider participation and access for low-income residents.
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Encourage legislators to prioritize Medicaid funding
Share stories about challenges accessing care
State Healthcare Subsidy Investments
We advocate for state investments to offset federal funding changes and keep insurance coverage affordable and sustainable.
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Contact policymakers to support subsidy programs
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Citizens Health Initiative Welcomes Ambassador Bola Asaju to Its Board of Directors
Career diplomat and UN Third Committee expert joins CHI leadership, bringing distinguished expertise in social development, humanitarian affairs, and global health policy.
Citizens Health Initiative Launches Disburden — A Confidential Platform to Prevent Gender-Based Violence Before It Begins
Launched on International Women's Day, Disburden empowers individuals to recognize early warning signs of unhealthy relationships — before harm escalates.
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Office Address
No. 1 Teslim Balogun Street, Surulere
Lagos, Nigeria
Phone
+243 912 722 5477
Monday to Friday · 8:00AM – 5:00PM WAT