Strengthening Nigeria's Community Healthcare Through Excellence in Education

The Community Health Institute (CHI) is Nigeria’s premier CHPRBN-accredited institution dedicated to training exceptional community health practitioners.

CHPRBN Accredited

Join Nigeria's officially accredited Community Health Institute with proven standards recognized by the national regulatory board.

Hands-On Training

Gain real-world experience through our extensive partnerships with local health facilities and comprehensive practical exposure.

Expert Faculty

Learn from highly qualified instructors who combine academic expertise with practical community health experience.

Career-Ready

Graduate with the skills and professional network needed to excel as a community health practitioner in Nigeria's healthcare.

About Us

Advancing Community Health Excellence

Community Health Institute (CHI) is a creation of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN), a Federal Government Agency established by the Community Health Practitioners Act CAP C.19, LFN, 2004.

Through training, education, and research, CHI produces and equips Community Health Practitioners with sound academic and professional competence to strengthen Nigeria’s community healthcare system and improve public health.

Located in: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Programs

Our Specialty Programmes

CHI offers comprehensive community health speciality programmes designed to meet Nigeria’s healthcare needs. Our CHPRBN-accredited curricula combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates to excel in diverse community health settings nationwide.

Postgraduate Diplomas

Advanced specialization programmes in nine community health disciplines including maternal health, mental health, epidemiology, and disaster management.

Consultancy & Research

Expert consultancy services and applied research in health policy, community interventions, health screenings, and immunization programmes.

Professional Development

Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) and refresher courses to keep practitioners updated with the latest community health practices and standards.

Fellowship & Certification

Elite fellowship programmes and short certificate courses offering advanced credentials and specialized expertise in community health practice.

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Guiding Our Purpose

Vision

To provide quality man-power to strengthen Nigeria’s rural and urban health system for improved service delivery.

Mission

To raise quality manpower in rural and urban in health system through training ,education and Research

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Core Values

We are committed to excellence, innovation, and professionalism in community health practice. Our values emphasize lifelong learning, ethical conduct, and collaborative partnerships. We foster leadership, equity, and research-driven specialization to enhance primary healthcare delivery and service to humanity.