Yorubaland Health Initiative
Giving back to our homeland through practical health interventions, medical partnerships and free community outreach across Yorubaland.
Support YHI Our JourneyHealth. Partnership. Community Impact.
Launched in 2011, the Yorubaland Health Initiative connects the Yoruba diaspora in Ottawa with healthcare partners in Nigeria to support targeted screening, medical equipment, medication and community outreach.
Our Journey Across Yorubaland
From diabetes screening in Ibadan to hypertension outreach in Ogun State, YHI has built a growing record of practical, community-based health support.
Oyo State — Diabetes
In partnership with St. Mary’s Hospital, Eleta, Ibadan, YHI supported free diabetes screening clinics and provided monitoring supplies. More than 4,000 people were screened.
Lagos State — Tuberculosis
YHI supported tuberculosis screening in Amukoko, Lagos, including the purchase of a portable X-ray machine and power generator for mobile screening activities.
Ekiti & Ondo — Hypertension
Working with local healthcare partners, YHI provided blood pressure monitors, medication and other resources to support free hypertension screening clinics.
Ogun State — Expanded Outreach
YHI partnered with Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, providing blood pressure monitors, laptops, medication and support for outreach activities across multiple communities.
A Growing Record of Service
Stories From the Field
Real projects. Real communities. Real people working together to improve access to basic health services.
Help Us Reach the Next Community
Your donation, partnership or volunteer support can help YHI continue delivering practical health interventions across Yorubaland.
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Become a member of the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of Ottawa by completing our membership form.