The Community Health Emergency Preparedness (CHEP) Project is an initiative of the Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN), implemented in partnership with Corus International and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The project is designed to strengthen the ability of communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
Implemented in vulnerable and underserved communities, CHEP focuses on building locally driven, sustainable systems that improve resilience to disease outbreaks, climate-related events, and other health emergencies.
Our Approach
CHEP adopts a community-centered and One Health approach, recognizing the connection between human, animal, and environmental health. The project works closely with:
- Community leaders
- Faith-based organizations
- Health workers
- Local government stakeholders
to promote coordinated and inclusive preparedness efforts.
Key Focus Areas
- Risk Assessment: Supporting communities to identify and understand local health risks
- Preparedness Planning: Developing community-led emergency response and recovery plans
- Early Warning Systems: Strengthening mechanisms for timely detection and response to threats
- Health System Strengthening: Improving the readiness of local health facilities during emergencies
- Community Engagement: Building awareness, leadership, and volunteer networks
- One Health Integration: Promoting collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors
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Our Impact
Through CHEP, CHAN is empowering communities to:
- Respond more effectively to health emergencies
- Reduce the impact of disease outbreaks
- Strengthen collaboration across sectors
- Build long-term resilience and health security
Where We Work
The CHEP Project is currently being implemented in select communities, including:
- Jarmai (Kanam LGA, Plateau State)
- Lamba (Wase LGA, Plateau State)
