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About CHI

Who We Are

Community Health Institute (CHI) is a Federal Government initiative created by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) under the Community Health Practitioners Act CAP C.19, LFN, 2004. Established to address Nigeria’s critical need for skilled community health practitioners, CHI serves as the premier institution for community health education, training, and research.

Located in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, CHI is uniquely positioned to provide quality manpower that strengthens the nation’s community healthcare system and improves public health outcomes across Nigeria.

 

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Objectives

The following are the objectives of the Community Health Institute:

OBJ 1

To promote the practice of Community Health in Nigeria and beyond.

OBJ 2

Advance the knowledge and skills of Community Health Practitioners and other Professionals   through professional education and training.

OBJ 3

To promote specialization and support research in Community Health Practice.

OBJ 4

To promote and improve PHC implementation.

OBJ 5

Conduct examination and award Certificates and Diplomas for Membership and Fellowship.

OBJ 6

To organize Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) required to update the professional competence of Community Health Practitioners in various community health practices.

OBJ 7

Equip Community Health Practitioners with knowledge and skills to enable them to function in managerial and leadership roles in healthcare settings.

OBJ 8

To identify and liaise with other health professionals, relevant institutions, and organizations within and outside Nigeria to promote Community Health practice.

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OBJ 9

Promote and organize members’ development through training courses, workshops, and fellowship within and outside Nigeria.

OBJ 10

To perform other services and functions, as may be directed by the Proprietor.

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Commitment

CHI is committed to producing graduates who are:

Professionally Competent

Meeting CHPRBN standards and national healthcare needs

Practically Skilled

Ready for immediate impact in community health settings

Technologically Savvy

Proficient in modern ICT applications

Entrepreneurially Minded

Capable of self-employment and innovation

Ethically Grounded

Upholding integrity and professionalism

Partner

Our Educational Partner

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Strategic Academic Collaboration with Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Academic Partnership with Nasarawa State University, Keffi Community Health Institute partners with Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) to deliver academically accredited postgraduate diploma programmes. Students receive their certificates from NSUK, ensuring nationally recognized qualifications that enhance employability and professional recognition across Nigeria's healthcare sector while benefiting from CHI's specialized community health training and modern facilities.