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Christian Health
Association of Nigeria

C.H.A.N

A nationwide network of faith-based health providers working together for a healthier Nigeria

Serving Communities
Across Nigeria

C.H.A.N

Through our zonal structure, CHAN connects mission health services to people in every corner of the country.

Faith in Action
for Better Health

C.H.A.N

Strengthening facilities and supporting communities with care, compassion, and dignity.

Advocacy To
Government

C.H.A.N

Partnering with policymakers to strengthen faith-based health systems

and ensure inclusive healthcare for every Nigerian

Advocacy To
Government

C.H.A.N

Partnering with policymakers to strengthen faith-based health systems

and ensure inclusive healthcare for every Nigerian

CHAN is an umbrella organization Founded in 1973 by the Catholic Bishops conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), and the Northern Christian Medical Advisory Council of Nigeria (NCMAC) fondly called “Founding Fathers”. CHAN was legally registered with Corporate Affairs Commission ( CAC) in 1978,The main aim of CHAN is to facilitate cooperation and fellowship among members, strengthening their capacities and coordinating their activities so as to attain the highest level of healthcare for the people of Nigeria.

REACH Project

A life-saving immunisation initiative dedicated to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children in Nigeria’s most vulnerable and hard to reach. Guided by humanitarian principles, the team builds trust and negotiates access, delivering vaccines through structured outreaches (SIRI) to children excluded from routine care.

UNICEF (Project SHIELD)

UNICEF and CHAN are partnering to strengthen Nigeria’s MR and HPV vaccination drive. MR covers all 774 LGAs, while HPV targets 257 LGAs in 15 states. They will map stakeholders and train ward and community mobilizers. Schools, faith groups, and tailored messages will boost awareness. Community dialogues to dispel rumours and youth-friendly health service trainings.

MNCH Project

Every two minutes, a woman dies from pregnancy-related causes, with a global maternal mortality rate of 218 per 100,000 live births. To address this, CHAN, with support from the Gates Foundation and EPN, is implementing MNCH projects (2024–2027) across 150 faith-based facilities in 22 Nigerian states to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths.

Global Listening Project (GLP)

The Global Listening Project, with Yemaya Health Advisory and CHAN, launched a project in Nigeria to strengthen health policy through faith leader engagement. Its goal is to integrate faith leaders’ insights into public health policies and interventions for stronger community impact.

CHAN is committed to strengthening healthcare delivery across Nigeria by supporting mission hospitals and faith-based organizations. From training health workers and providing life-saving medicines, to expanding immunization, nutrition, and clean water access, we work to reach the unreached and improve lives in underserved communities.