OUR PROGRAMS
MEDICAL MISSION
THE NIGERIAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC.
asks you to join us in our mission to stop the deterioration of Nigeria due to problems such as poverty, hunger, and disease. Lend a helping hand and we will show you how you can change a life.
Our goal is to drastically improve not only the health conditions in Nigeria but also the state of social welfare. On our two-week medical missions, we estimate receiving visits from nearly 400 patients a day – 95% are individuals from remote areas who would never have otherwise received medical attention because it is either inaccessible or costly.
Through this program, donated medicines and medical supplies reach impoverished and isolated communities where even basic medical care is inaccessible to the poor or often non-existent.
SICKLE CELL PROGRAM
Nigeria has one of the highest rates of SCD in the world, with up to 25% of the population carrying the sickle cell gene. This genetic prevalence extends to the Nigerian diaspora, including those living in the United States, where access to culturally sensitive care and resources is often limited. In June 2024, NHF is proud to launch our Sickle Cell Awareness Program, designed to significantly enhance our support and services in the US and Nigeria.
Nigeria women have been the geniuses and muses behind culture, food and music beloved by billions worldwide. Unfortunately, the country has not always created outcomes for women that truly match the contributions made to the country. Nigeria women bear the brunt of the negative physical, psychological and economic effects of medical supply chain disruptions, lack of access to care, and high maternal and infant mortality rates.
Further compounding the issue, educational gaps limit the opportunity and agency for young girls to blossom into women ready to thrive independently in society and create opportunities for themselves and their families. As a result, Nigerian women are over-represented in negative health outcomes and per capita deaths, while suffering under-representation in secondary education, business, and political life.
NIGERIAN SMILES CAMPAIGN
Throughout the year, NHF runs the Nigeria Smiles Campaign to collect much needed medical, hygiene, and school supplies to distribute to the patients that visit our temporary clinic over the course of the mission. Any individual, group, or corporation that is interested in being a part of the mission may implement this community service initiative and is encouraged to do so.