WELCOME TO THE USCAIH WEBSITE

The United States Coalition for African Immigrant Health Inc. (USCAIH) 501 (c)(3) Non-profit organization is a forum aimed at advancing the overall health of the U.S. African Immigrant community. USCAIH not only hosts annual conferences that engage academic institutions, health professionals, and community leaders but also provides resources for the U.S. immigrant population. On this website, you will find a plethora of information and resources such as past and upcoming sponsored conferences and events; a community board with job postings and funding opportunities, and factual information on the health indicators and outcomes for this population.

CONFERENCE INFO.

Listen up! New Unheard Podcast by USCAIH


For years, we've taken on the fight to address and advance the overall health of the U.S. African Immigrant community. We've brought together under one roof lawmakers, policymakers, researchers, health care providers, and students to engage in fighting for our community's well-being. And now, we have decided to bring you into a very needed conversation involving both our African Immigrant communities and our African diaspora communities. Thus, The UNHEARD presented by USCAIH PODCAST was born.   

New podcast posted every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM ET on our  YouTube Channel: Unheard Podcast


JANET AFOAKWAH, MPH

President / Executive Director

Janet Afoakwah is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in community-based health program planning and development. With an MPH from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in Art from Towson University, she excels in budgeting, program development, community outreach, grant writing, data analysis, and various design applications. As the Executive Director of USCAIH – United States Coalition for African Health – MD since 2021, she oversees daily operations, budget management, partnerships, advocacy, and community outreach alignment. As Senior Quality Assurance Auditor at United Health Care, Columbia, MD, she ensures strict adherence to quality standards through comprehensive reviews of processes and performance monitoring. Janet's remarkable career includes successful outreach and education initiatives, earning her recognition for expertise in diabetes counseling, Hepatitis B & C education, cross-cultural communication, and grant writing.

Meet the Team


Board of Directors

Emmanuel Koku, PhD – Board Chair & Co-Founder

Margaret Korto, MBA – Co-Founder & Board Member

Yvonne Commodor-Mensah, PhD – Board Member

Doris Dzameshie, PhD – Board Member

Augustus Woyah – Board Member

Executive Leadership

Janet Afoakwah, MPH – Executive Director

Mary Moody, MPH – Advocacy Director

Advisory Council

Idalia Sanchez, MPH – Senior Advisor

Special thanks to our partner

Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity

2024 Conference Sponsors

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity

Hep B Foundation

HBI (Health Betterment Initiative)

Costco Wholesale

Past Sponsorship Partners

Office of Minority Health Resource Center, NYC Health, OMH US Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Minority Health, African Services Committee, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Pittsburgh University School of nursing, Mayor's Office on African Affairs in Washington DC, Department of Health Massachusetts Multicultural, Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health, Seattle, Human Services Department, North Carolina Department of Health and Human, Services HIV Division, Arizona Department of Health Services, Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington DC (HBI-DC) and Coalition Against Hepatitis for People of African Origin (CHIPO) and many others. 

USCAIH Website Disclaimer:


The information on the USCAIH website consists of primary and secondary source research studies focusing on healthcare issues affecting African Immigrants. While we aim to summarize healthcare information and highlight resource disparities, it's important to note that the information shared does not supersede written laws or regulations. Viewers are advised to consult healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice.

We strive to provide updated information, but please remember that there may be delays in website updates. Our website may contain links to third-party websites relevant to African Immigrants. These links are provided for informational purposes, and we do not endorse the content on these external sites.


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