Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative Inc

What Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative Inc does

Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative Inc is a US IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 that delivers breast and cervical cancer screening, early detection, and prevention services to underserved women in Nigeria. It operates primarily through mobile digital mammography units that bring screening directly to communities in Lagos State and the Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, with planned expansion to all six Nigerian geopolitical zones. As of the latest data, the organization has screened over 7,000 women for breast and cervical cancer, including 6,000 women via mobile digital mammography, and has treated 72 women with thermal coagulation for pre-cancerous cervical lesions. The organization is also building the first mammographic dataset specific to Nigerian women to train deep learning algorithms for breast cancer risk prediction, with planned partnerships with US academic groups at the forefront of AI in breast imaging.

The organization's core technology stack combines mobile digital mammography hardware, a deep learning-based breast cancer risk prediction model (assessing risk from a single screening mammogram to enable risk-adjusted screening frequency), and a population-specific training dataset. Service delivery is supported by a network of partnerships with Project ECHO, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, the Breast Imaging Society of Nigeria, and local faith-based organizations and NGOs. Programs span breast cancer screening (clinical breast examination, self-exam education, mobile mammography), cervical cancer screening with thermal coagulation treatment, HPV vaccination advocacy for girls aged 9-14, and training for nurses and community health extension workers.

Yemanja's business model is donor-funded as a 501(c)(3) public charity; all screening and treatment services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The organization is led by President and Founder Dr. Toyin Shonukan, MD, MPH (a board-certified Hematologist and Oncologist) and a 5-member Board of Directors with deep pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research backgrounds. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, no funding rounds are reported, and the organization operates with approximately 5 employees from a US base in Tiverton, Rhode Island, while delivering programs in Nigeria.

Name

Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative Inc

Legal name

Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative, Inc

Website

https://yemanjacancercare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free breast and cervical cancer screening to underserved women in Nigeria via mobile digital mammography units, while building the first Nigerian women's mammographic dataset for deep learning-based breast cancer risk prediction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Cancer Screening Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Breast Imaging Centers (Mammography/Tomosynthesis) (HLAFAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ)

Keywords

• Cancer screening services
• Mobile mammography programs
• Women's cancer prevention
• Cervical cancer screening
• Nonprofit healthcare initiatives

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a US IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative is funded primarily through donations from individuals, organizations, and potentially institutional donors. Donations go directly to support services and care programs for cancer screening and early detection.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative delivers free breast and cervical cancer screening services to women in underserved Nigerian communities using a mobile digital mammography unit deployed in Lagos State since May 2024. The organization also provides cervical cancer screening with thermal coagulation treatment for pre-cancerous lesions, HPV vaccination advocacy, education and training for local health workers, and treatment support referrals for diagnosed women.

Product overview

Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative offers a portfolio of women's cancer prevention and early detection programs in Nigeria. The core offerings include a mobile mammography-based Breast Cancer Screening Program that travels to underserved communities, a Cervical Cancer Screening Program with treatment of pre-cancerous lesions, HPV Vaccination Advocacy, Education and Training for healthcare workers, and Cancer Treatment Support services. These programs work together through a five-step process: partnership with local health authorities, community education, screening services, treatment support, and contribution to scientific research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Mammography Screening Program Mobile digital mammography screening service providing breast cancer early detection for women in Nigeria. The program includes clinical breast examinations and teaching women how to conduct self-breast examinations, with a goal to expand to all 6 Nigerian geopolitical zones.
• Cervical Cancer Screening Program Free cervical cancer screening with thermal coagulation treatment for pre-cancerous lesions, conducted through partnerships with local health providers in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria.
• HPV Vaccination Advocacy Advocacy program partnered with local academic groups to promote HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years, contributing to WHO goals for cervical cancer eradication.
• Education and Training Program Cancer awareness education for local health workers and community members about breast cancer, cervical cancer, and HPV. Includes training for nurses and community health extension workers.
• Cancer Treatment Support Assistance and support for women diagnosed with cancer, including referral to established treatment facilities and funding through the Vulnerable Persons Program of the Nigerian National Health Insurance Scheme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Screened over 7,000 women for breast and cervical cancer
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Project ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Project ECHO, a program pioneered by the University of New Mexico, to provide shared solutions for preventive education and knowledge for early diagnosis and treatment of cancers in underserved areas of Nigeria.
• National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research and treatment institute in Nigeria collaborating on cancer research and care initiatives.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization working to improve access to health services in developing countries, collaborating on cancer screening and treatment programs.
• Lagos State Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government health authority in Nigeria supporting cancer screening initiatives and health policy alignment.
• Lagos University Teaching HospitalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcademic medical center providing treatment referrals for women diagnosed with cancer, following international guidelines. Collaboration for early experience with stationary equipment at diagnostic facilities.
• Breast Imaging Society of NigeriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional society of breast imaging specialists in Nigeria supporting screening programs and expertise.
• US Academic Groups (AI in Breast Imaging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanned partnerships with US academic groups at the forefront of AI in breast imaging to train predictive models for breast cancer risk in Nigerian women.
• Nigerian Federal GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanned collaboration for development of public health implementation plan utilizing the breast cancer risk model, working with NICRAT.
• Faith-based Organizations and NGOssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based organizations and other NGOs in Nigeria collaborating for community outreach and cancer advocacy.
• Local Academic GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal academic group partnered with for HPV vaccination advocacy to contribute to WHO goals for cervical cancer eradication.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Prevent Cancer Foundation: US nonprofit funding cancer prevention and early detection research, education, and community outreach. Comparable in early detection mission and nonprofit donor-funded model, but focused on grant-making and advocacy rather than direct service delivery.
• American Cancer Society: Large US voluntary health organization funding cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services. Comparable in mission (cancer screening and early detection) and donor-supported nonprofit structure, but operates globally with research and advocacy emphasis rather than direct mobile screening delivery.
• Susan G. Komen: The largest US breast cancer nonprofit, funding research, screening, treatment, and education globally. Comparable in mission area (breast cancer screening/awareness) and donor-funded nonprofit model, but operates at vastly greater scale and as a funder/grantor rather than direct screening provider.

Others

• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Global health organization improving access to medicines, diagnostics, and health services in low- and middle-income countries. Yemanja's named strategic partner, working in adjacent space on cancer screening and treatment programs in Nigeria; comparable as ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
• Project ECHO: University of New Mexico-pioneered program using tele-mentoring to build specialist capacity in underserved areas. Named Yemanja partner; comparable as a force-multiplier model for cancer care in resource-constrained settings, though not a direct screening peer.

Direct peers

• The Rose: A US-based nonprofit providing breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services, including mobile mammography, to uninsured and underserved women. Directly comparable in mission (charitable breast screening), service delivery (mobile mammography units), and target population (underserved women with access barriers).
• CureCervicalCancer: Nonprofit organization building sustainable cervical cancer prevention programs in underserved communities globally, including direct screening and treatment using thermal coagulation. Closely comparable in cervical cancer screening model, use of thermal coagulation for pre-cancer treatment, and focus on women's cancer in resource-poor settings.
• RAD-AID International: Nonprofit dedicated to improving radiology access in low- and middle-income countries through education, equipment, and service delivery programs. Comparable in deploying imaging technology and expertise to resource-constrained settings, though broader across radiology modalities beyond breast imaging.

Emerging players

• Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon: Public-private partnership addressing breast and cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, with overlapping focus areas of women's cancer screening and HPV vaccination in Africa. Directly comparable mission and target geography, but operates through a partnership-led model rather than direct service delivery.

Regional players

• Pink Africa Foundation: African-focused breast cancer awareness, screening, and support organization. Comparable mission (breast cancer awareness and screening in Africa) and regional focus, though operates more in awareness/advocacy rather than mobile mammography service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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