CHELD

Founded in 2010, CHELD is a think tank based in Lagos, Nigeria working on health, mental health, gender equality +2 more.

CHELD (Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development) is a non-profit, non-governmental think-tank and implementer based in Lagos, Nigeria, established in 2010. It works to promote the right to health and health equity in Nigeria and across Africa through law, policy, ethics promotion, research, capacity building and advocacy. Its work covers public health, mental health, child protection and health, gender-based violence, non-communicable diseases, migration and related cross-cutting issues. CHELD provides research and policy analysis to governments, regulators, global health agencies, development organisations and donors, and implements practical health projects. Its team of legal practitioners and specialist consultants is led by Prof. Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, a professor of law and health lawyer involved in health law reform in Nigeria and internationally.