About Us
Our Mission
Bridging the Healthcare Gap in Rural Nigeria
MAHAFA is committed to enhancing healthcare access in underserved rural Nigerian communities. Our mission centers on delivering essential medicines and resources through dedicated medical missions, driven by values of compassion, equity, and sustainable impact.
Our Founder
Chief Richard Anyanwu founded MAHAFA in 2001 an acronym for Medical And Humanitarian Aid For Africa. The Nigerian-borned immigrant and nurse was moved to act when his mother died after complications from poorly managed hypertension and undiagnosed diabetes.
After transporting his mother’s body back to Nigeria for burial, he wondered how many other Nigerians could be harboring hidden illnesses. “How many of them are in the same predicament that my mother was in, and didn’t know it?” This started the birth of MAHAFA. With a small team made up of a few Nigerian nurses and his wife MAHAFA began serving Anyanwu’s hometown Umueze to now nearby communes getting word of Anyanwu’s efforts and began collaborating with Him.
Today, Anyanwu now travels to Nigeria twice a year for three weeks, aided by a volunteer staff of four doctors and 10 nurses, the team reaches about 1,000 people on each visit.
Timeline
This section provides a brief overview of the talented professionals on our team.
2001
MAHAFA’s Inception
With Just his wife and a vision, Anyanwu began MAHAFA from his very home.
2002
First Medical Mission
Anyanwu began his first medical mission in his hometown Umueze
2008
Became a recognized non-profit
MAHAFA was granted a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Present Day
Life changing Impact continued
With a team made up of 10 doctors and 4 Nurses, MAHAFA continues to make life changing impacts in rural communities in Nigeria
Our Vision
This section presents practical examples that illustrate how customers successfully utilize our offerings to solve key challenges and drive meaningful improvements.
Serve the people
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To Educate
This is the second use case description, emphasizing how it streamlines a key process and enhances the overall experience for users.
Preventative Care
This is the third use case description, showcasing its ability to optimize operations and contribute to better outcomes in practical scenarios.
Thank You
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