Our Founder, Dr. Chukwugbo Chukwuma, is a Medical Doctor with several years of experience and a passion for giving back to the society. This is why healthcare is an integral part of our activities. Our healthcare initiatives aim to transform community health by combining traditional and modern medical practices, offering comprehensive care that respects and advances indigenous knowledge. We are committed to improving accessibility while ensuring that healthcare is culturally relevant and scientifically sound. Through our initiatives, we aim to deliver holistic healthcare solutions for the benefit of local and global communities. The initiatives include:
Healthcare Development: The Foundation through the NCU will implement a multipronged healthcare strategy, anchored by The Amazing Grace Hospital in Onitsha, envisioned as our future teaching hospital. This facility will integrate conventional medical practices with the rich traditional medicine of Igbo culture.
Traditional and Indigenous Medicine Integration: NCU will collaborate with local medicine men and dibias, appraising and researching traditional herbal remedies. By establishing a scientific basis for these methodologies, we aim to elevate indigenous practices to international recognition. Our focus includes promoting the use of herbs in ailment treatment through validated research.
Wellness and Traditional Medicine Research Institute: The wellness center at NCU will support tourism and health by advocating traditional healing therapies such as the igba afa and dibia systems, recognized for their health enhancement value. We will enhance the research institute to further explore and promote these culturally significant practices.
Community Health Initiatives: which comprises of the following offerings:
🔸 Mobile Health Units: Deploy units to deliver medical services and health screenings in remote areas.
🔸 Mental Health Programs: Foster mental health awareness and support through community outreach and education.
🔸 Health Education Workshops: Offer preventive health education to empower individuals with knowledge on maintaining well-being.
🔸 Nutrition and Wellness Initiatives: Encourage healthier lifestyles with nutrition guidance and community wellness programs.