About VHI

To protect, promote and restore people’s health by preventing disease and promoting healthy nutritional choices and behavior across the life span.

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Dr. Joe Tarkon

Dr. Joe Tarkon

Dr. Joe Tarkon is a Public Health Physician and CEO of Redeemer's Medical Center and Vital Health International, a nonprofit dedicated to disease prevention and health promotion. He hosts Vital Health with Dr. Joe Tarkon, an acclaimed talk show on healthy living and nutrition, and was among 2,000 leaders invited by President George W. Bush to the inaugural U.S. Faith-Based and Community Initiative National Conference. He is the author of Kingdom Wealth Code, an Amazon best-seller that provides practical insights and steps for creating and managing wealth based on Biblical principles.

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Program Schedule

Radio NigeriaMondays 5:30 PM WAT
Inspiration FM (92.3)Wednesdays 8 PM WAT
Planet 101 (Uyo)Wednesdays 4:30 PM WAT

Over the years, we have had a total listenership of over 62 million people across Nigeria and various radio platforms. We have also partnered with various organisations to bring the vision to life. 

Our Impact

Mission Trips

For years, Vital Health International has partnered with local churches and community leaders across Nigeria to bring free medical care, health education, and spiritual support to underserved communities. Explore highlights from our outreach trips below.

2026 Ark Mission Trip outreach

2026 Outreach: The Ark Mission Trip

Join us in celebrating this year's outreach! Our team traveled together this August to serve communities through health education, medical support, and compassion in action.

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Past Mission Trips

Obafemi Awolowo University outreach

May 2024

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

The Vital Health team donated several cartons of pharmaceutical products to the OAU Health Centre. Vice Chancellor Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, who received the donation, stated that over 35,000 students and 4,000 staff would benefit. During the visit, students participated in a leadership session facilitated by Abiodun Fijabi, U.S.-based Nigerian leadership coach and CEO of Lord Princely Associates, and Dr. Tarkon. The visit concluded with a Christian crusade featuring ministration by Dr. Tarkon and guest gospel artists. Nearly 40,000 members of the university community are potential beneficiaries of the donation.

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Lafiaji medical outreach

December 3, 2025

Lafiaji, Lagos State

Residents of Lafiaji, an underserved community along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, benefited from a one-day medical outreach organized by Vital Health International in partnership with RCCG City of David, Atlanta (USA) and RCCG The Oasis, Lekki. Services provided included general consultations, pharmacy and medication dispensing, medical referrals, health education, and spiritual support. About 600 patients received various levels of care and medications.

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Agbowa outreach with the traditional ruler

December 4, 2025

Agbowa, Lagos State

The Vital Health team conducted a three-day medical outreach in Agbowa, Ejinrin LCDA. Services included free general consultations, comprehensive examinations, surgeries, dental care, optometry, and specialized interventions for hundreds of residents. The traditional ruler, Oba Owolabi Saheed Momson, commended Vital Health for the intervention. The program also featured leadership training and a Christian crusade. About 1,000 patients received consultations and medications, while 35 patients received surgical interventions.