by rafiq | Sep 10, 2025 | Anti-Racism, Health, Research
Health inequities within African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities are stark, with higher prevalence rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes, HIV, and most recently, COVID-19. These disparities have often been attributed to systemic anti-Black racism and...
by rafiq | Sep 10, 2025 | Health, Research
In Canada, African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) women are disproportionately affected by HIV, with higher rates of new diagnoses compared to other demographic groups. This overrepresentation is influenced by a combination of social, structural, and systemic factors...
by rafiq | Sep 10, 2025 | Health
The Health and Wellbeing of Seniors in African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Communities is a transformative, year-long health promotion initiative aimed at enhancing the health and wellness of seniors within the ACB communities across the Ottawa capital region....
by rafiq | Aug 26, 2025 | News
In July 2025, CADHO (Canadians of African Descent Health Organization) held its second strategic planning event of the year, with vital support from the Foundation for Black Communities’ Big Idea Grant (@fdnblkcomm) and @CdnHeritage. This gathering was more than just...
by rafiq | Jun 29, 2025 | News
CO-CREATH Invites CADHO to Join WOW 2025 Community Event The Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO) is honored to be invited by the CO-CREATH Lab at the University of Ottawa to participate in its interactive community event as part of Welcome Ottawa...
by rafiq | Jun 22, 2025 | Health, News
At CADHO, we believe that every stage of life deserves dignity, care, and community. We are honored to offer the Health and Wellness Circle Program, a monthly wellness initiative for seniors aged 65 and older within the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community....
by rafiq | Jun 20, 2025 | News
Every great organization needs time to pause, reflect, and chart the road ahead. For CADHO, that moment came in February 2025, when our team gathered for an intensive Strategic Planning and Capacity Building event, a defining moment in our journey to serve the...
by Ijeoma Ukazu | Mar 10, 2025 | Health, News, Research
In the heart of Canada’s diverse multicultural landscape, one community remains disproportionately impacted by HIV—yet remains often invisible in discussions about the virus. The African Canadian community, which boasts a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant presence...
by Joy Osiagwu | Oct 16, 2024 | News
The Ottawa Public Health, in partnership with Algonquin College, invites you to the fall session of the Future of Health and Wellness Speaker Series. The session on October 18 will focus on a topic that is increasingly becoming a critical aspect of Healthcare: housing...
by Joy Osiagwu | Oct 10, 2024 | News
Dear Community Members, The ACB Organ Health Channel & the Centre for Living Organ Donation at UHN are thrilled to welcome you to be a part of the pioneering 1st African Caribbean & Black (ACB) Organ Health Summit sponsored by Sprott Inc.! Join us at the...
by Joy Osiagwu | Oct 8, 2024 | News
We are thrilled to invite you to The Capital Rainbow Refuge’s Freedom Soirée, inviting you to its most significant event of the year, which supports LGBTQI+ refugees in Eastern Ontario. Join the group on November 16th, 2024, at the Canadian Museum of History for a...
by Joy Osiagwu | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Dear community members, Healthy Growth and Development is bringing back Pregnancy Circles to Ottawa through one-time funding from the province. The Pregnancy Circle program will offer pregnant individuals a place to learn how to care for their baby and discuss their...
by Joy Osiagwu | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, Senator Megie Marie-Francoise, Senator Bernadette Clement, key researchers from the academia, and community advocates in the African Caribbean and Black community turned out masses in solidarity with the laudable initiative. Dr. Jude Mary...
by Joy Osiagwu | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Synopsis Despite the ACB people’s visible minority status, Dr. Etowa informed the meeting that they are the least visible population in health services and health research. “Currently, 3.5% of Canada’s total population identifies as Black and represents 15.6% of...
by Joy Osiagwu | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) CADHO has built a network of partnerships with leading health organizations in Ottawa, such as the Ottawa Public Health (OPH). Through this partnership, CADHO and OPH have established trust in addressing the various health challenges faced...
