CFM started as a Bible college in Northern Nigeria in 2007. Soon after crisis erupted in Jos resulting in tremendous loss of life as both Muslim and Christian communities suffered. CFM found its identity as peace makers. Its teaching and practise shifted. As followers of Jesus, they learnt to respond to crisis: firstly through short term aid; and then through long term peacebuilding projects designed to heal and restore relationships in fractured and broken communities. Now CFM employs more than 230 staff across our projects in the north.
Healthcare is expensive and inaccessible to the average Nigerian living in the nation’s middle-belt and northern states. Many people end up indebted to extended family (which can have serious repercussions for them and their children) or they forgo necessary medical treatment, prescribe themselves or visit local herbal doctors. As a result, many Nigerians in these regions die from preventable or manageable diseases such as malaria, typhoid, hepatitis, HIV and ante/postnatal issues.
Situated on the outskirts of Jos city, CFM Medical Centre exists to offer basic healthcare at an affordable rate to the poor. The centre's long term aims include health awareness education campaigns and vaccination drives in the surrounding rural areas and through CFM's rural outposts in the north of Nigeria. We treat all as our neighbour regardless of religion, background or finances, using every opportunity to model Christ's example.
https://www.cfaithministries.org/project/healthcare-centres/
The hospital provides affordable healthcare to the most vulnerable and poor in the local community made up of a largely Muslim population. Through the provision of healthcare to these poorer communities, there are opportunities to share the gospel. All medical staff are Christian and some are former Muslims.
There are currently 4 HIV patients and over 50 Hep B and C patients resident in their crisis care unit, and all patients also receive pastoral support from the onsite care team.
