Our Programs
Since 2020, CDMA has worked across community outreach, youth engagement, advocacy, research, and partnerships to reduce the burden of chronic disease in Nigeria.
Key Initiatives
CanReAct Project
A community-driven research-to-policy initiative focused on strengthening cervical and liver cancer prevention, awareness, screening, and advocacy.
Healthy Futures Project
Promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing chronic diseases among children and adolescents through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
Community Health Outreach & Screening
Community-based health education, screening, and referral programs promoting early detection and prevention of chronic diseases.
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2025
Hepatitis B Outreach Program
Benin City, Edo State & Oregun, Lagos State
150
Screened in Benin City
120
Screened in Lagos
2,000+
Community members sensitized
Included free blood sugar and blood pressure screening in Benin City. Participants received counseling on diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and healthy lifestyle practices.
2021
Vision Sustained Project
Edo, Lagos & Abuja
1,000+
Educated on eye health
200+
Screened for eye conditions
50+
Corrective lenses distributed
30+
Referred for specialist care
Screened for diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.
School Health & Youth Engagement
Empowering children, adolescents, and young people to make healthier lifestyle choices and become advocates for chronic disease prevention.
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Diabetes School Tour
Benin City & Lagos
237
Students reached
4
Schools
Delivered diabetes and nutrition education sessions, distributed educational materials, and supported the establishment of health clubs in participating schools.
2025
Adolescent Mental Health Symposium
In partnership with Everest Solomon Classics
150
Secondary school students reached
Promoted mental health awareness and wellbeing among adolescents.
Let’s Talk NCDs Youth Meetup Series
70
Young people engaged
Engaged and empowered young people on non-communicable disease prevention and advocacy.
NCD Champions Program & Conference
130
Young people trained and certified
Certified as NCD advocates. Participants engaged in the #ActOnNCDs campaign.
Advocacy & Public Awareness
Driving awareness, mobilizing communities, and influencing action on chronic disease prevention and control.
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2022
Global Week of Action on NCDs
King’s Square, Benin City
CDMA organized a public awareness rally and community sensitization campaign as part of the Global Week of Action on Non-Communicable Diseases. Volunteers engaged residents, distributed educational materials, and raised awareness about the growing burden of NCDs and the importance of prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyles.
Sickle Cell Campaign & Seminar
170
Participants educated
Focused on sickle cell disease prevention, management, and advocacy.
Research, Knowledge & Innovation
Generating evidence and translating knowledge into action for better health outcomes.
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Narrative Review
“Maternal and Child Health in the Context of Chronic Diseases in Nigeria: A Growing Public Health Concern”
Health Education Articles
Published public education articles on:
- Tobacco Use in Africa
- Hemophilia
Partnerships & Health Systems Strengthening
Building collaborations that improve health outcomes and strengthen public health systems.
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Mental Health Partnership
Collaborated with the Edo State Ministry of Health on mental health awareness and symposium activities.
Tobacco Control Advocacy
Became an official member of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), contributing to national tobacco control efforts and advocacy.