About Us
We envisage a society where every individual regardless of income or location, receives the right care, at the right time, in the right way to achieve optimal health
Citizens Health Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to dismantling the dual hurdles of cost and distance that prevent equitable health outcomes for underserved communities.
Through strategic partnerships, community-driven tools, and advocacy, we work at the intersection of financial and geographic barriers to ensure that a person’s financial status and physical location do not dictate their quality of care and connect individuals with the care they deserve.
Rooted in compassion and driven by equity, our work centers on identifying and addressing the systemic gaps that keep essential health services out of reach for underserved populations.
Building a Healthier Society
Mission
Financial Justice
Connecting underserved individuals and families to existing financial assistance programs, insurance options, and resources that reduce the economic burden of healthcare.
Geographic Access
Facilitating access to healthcare services in medically underserved communities by bridging the gap between individuals and available local, mobile, and virtual care options.
Health Education
Championing systemic changes and amplifying community voices to dismantle financial, geographic, and racial barriers, ensuring equitable access to high-quality healthcare for all.
Advocacy & Quality
Supporting individuals in navigating the healthcare system by connecting them with the knowledge, tools, and guidance they need to make informed health decisions.
Our mission is to advance health equity through the elimination of financial, geographic, and educational barriers that prevent individuals from navigating and receiving quality healthcare.
Board of Directors
Permanent Rep. of Nigeria to the United Nations
Bola Asaju is a distinguished career diplomat at the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, advocating for global health equity and human rights. At CHI, she brings extensive expertise in international policy and social welfare advocacy.
Amb. Bola Asaju, Director
Professor of Public Health
Bernadine Ekpenyong is a public health academic and researcher. She is a fellow of the Nigerian College of Optometrists and the American Academy of Optometry. Her expertise in research, community health, and biostatistics strengthens CHI's mission.
Prof. Bernadine Ekpenyong, Director
Professor of Public Health
Bernadine Ekpenyong is a public health academic and researcher. She is a fellow of the Nigerian College of Optometrists and the American Academy of Optometry. Her expertise in research, community health, and biostatistics strengthens CHI's mission.
Dr. Antor Ndep, Director