About us
Who we are
The Health Evangelist is a public health education and advocacy initiative dedicated to promoting healthier individuals, communities, and societies.
Recognising that health extends beyond individual choices, we promote health literacy, community engagement, and evidence-informed advocacy to address barriers to better health and inspire meaningful change.
Our story
How we started
The Health Evangelist was born from a deeply held conviction: that health is a right, not a privilege, and that access to good health knowledge should never be limited by geography, language, or circumstance.
Founded by Verena Achick-Muyu, a nurse leader and public health advocate, the platform grew from years of frontline experience working across health systems and communities. Verena witnessed how gaps in health literacy contributed to preventable illness, inequitable care, and unnecessary suffering, and she set out to close those gaps through education, storytelling, and community engagement.
Today, The Health Evangelist reaches individuals and communities through school health programs, outreach initiatives, and a digital magazine, all grounded in evidence-based practice and a genuine commitment to equity.
Health is a right, not a privilege.
The conviction The Health Evangelist was founded on.
Our work
What we do
School health
Health talks and workshops in schools, so healthy habits start early.
Our school health work
Community outreach
Health information and support taken to people who face barriers to care.
Our community outreach
Professional development
Skills, ethics and compassionate care for nurses and other health professionals, through The ProfessioNurse.
Coming soon
Our magazine
Research, real-life stories and different perspectives on the health issues that matter.
Read the magazine
Our mission
To bridge the gap between health knowledge and everyday living through education, community engagement and advocacy, while addressing barriers to better health and supporting stronger healthcare systems.
Our vision
A world where everyone has the knowledge, opportunities and support to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Verena Achick-MuyuFounder and editor
Meet the founder
Verena Achick-Muyu
- Nurse leader
- Public health advocate
- Public health researcher
- Healthcare educator
Verena Achick-Muyu is the founder of The Health Evangelist, a public health education and advocacy initiative dedicated to building healthier individuals, communities, and societies.
Her healthcare journey began over two decades ago as a community nurse and midwife in rural Cameroon. Since then, she has worked across healthcare systems in Cameroon, the United States, and Germany, gaining experience in clinical nursing, psychiatric counselling, health education, and community health.
She holds an MSc in Global Public Health and Health Policies from Queen Mary University of London. Her research focuses on non-communicable diseases, maternal health, mental health, and health equity.
Verena is also a healthcare instructor at the University of the People and founder of The ProfessioNurse, an initiative focused on professional ethics, compassionate care, and strengthening healthcare systems through education and mentorship.
As founder and editor of The Health Evangelist Magazine, she uses research, real-life stories, and expert perspectives to bring important public health issues into wider conversations and advocate for meaningful change.
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Join the movement
Whether you are a student, health professional, community leader, or someone seeking to live better, there is a place for you here.