Vivian Okpala is a passionate health educator, wellness coach, and the founder of VeeVee Health, a growing digital health platform dedicated to helping individuals and families make informed, practical, and culturally relevant health decisions.
With a strong focus on preventive health, Vivian is especially committed to raising awareness about conditions that disproportionately affect African and Black communities, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, weight-related conditions, and metabolic health challenges. Her work is driven by a simple but powerful belief: many chronic illnesses can be prevented, managed, or even reversed when people are given the right knowledge in a way they can understand and apply.
Vivian’s approach to health education is rooted in clarity, empathy, and real-life practicality. She understands that health advice often fails when it ignores culture, lifestyle, family responsibilities, and economic realities. That is why VeeVee Health focuses on real foods, everyday habits, and sustainable lifestyle changes, rather than extreme diets or unrealistic health trends.
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As a public health–focused content creator, Vivian produces educational articles, videos, and social media content that simplify complex medical topics without losing accuracy. She is particularly known for breaking down “silent” conditions—those that develop quietly over time, such as hypertension and insulin resistance—helping people recognise early warning signs before complications arise.
Vivian Okpala is also deeply interested in the connection between nutrition, metabolism, and chronic disease. Her work frequently explores how African diets, when properly balanced and portioned, can support blood sugar control, liver health, and heart health. Rather than promoting Westernised or restrictive eating patterns, she advocates for healthier adaptations of traditional meals, empowering people to improve their health without losing cultural identity.
Through VeeVee Health, Vivian addresses common myths and misconceptions around health topics such as intermittent fasting, weight loss, diabetes management, and lifestyle medicine. She places strong emphasis on education over fear, encouraging people to take ownership of their health while working alongside qualified healthcare professionals when needed.
Beyond content creation, Vivian is committed to continuous learning and professional development within the health and social care space. This commitment strengthens her ability to communicate responsibly, ethically, and with respect for evidence-based practice. She understands the importance of balancing lifestyle guidance with medical advice and consistently encourages regular health checks, early screening, and appropriate medical care.
Vivian’s work resonates strongly with Africans in the diaspora and at home, many of whom have witnessed loved ones suffer complications from preventable or poorly managed health conditions. Her voice reflects both professional insight and lived understanding, making her content relatable, trustworthy, and impactful.
At its core, VeeVee Health is more than a platform—it is a growing community built around awareness, empowerment, and prevention. Vivian’s mission is to help people move away from crisis-driven healthcare and towards intentional, informed, and proactive living.
When she is not creating health content, Vivian continues to explore ways to expand health education through digital tools, long-form writing, and community engagement. Her long-term vision is to contribute meaningfully to reducing the burden of preventable chronic diseases by making health information accessible, culturally sensitive, and actionable.
🎯 Vivian’s Mission
Vivian’s mission is to simplify health information and make wellness achievable for everyday people.
Through VeeVee Health, she focuses on:
Preventing lifestyle-related diseases
Supporting blood pressure and blood sugar management
Promoting healthy weight loss
Encouraging culturally relevant nutrition
Teaching realistic lifestyle changes
Her work centers on education over fear and empowerment over restriction.
🎓 Education & Professional Development
Vivian Okpala attended Federal Government College Wukari, Taraba State. Also, earned her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Health Education and Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health Education from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Following her postgraduate studies, Vivian lectured in the Department of Public Health and Health Promotion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where she contributed to teaching, mentoring students, and advancing public health awareness through academic instruction and community engagement.
Her academic training laid a strong foundation in health education, preventive healthcare, lifestyle medicine, and population health—shaping her passion for empowering individuals and families with practical health knowledge.
Vivian continues to build on this foundation through ongoing professional development in nutrition, chronic disease prevention, mental health awareness, and lifestyle-based wellness strategies.
Vivian Okpala has a strong academic and professional background in health and social care, combined with ongoing learning in wellness and lifestyle medicine.
She has completed training and studies in:
Health and Social Care
Public Health Education
Wellness Coaching
Nutrition and Lifestyle Management
Preventive Healthcare Strategies
She is currently advancing her professional development through further health and social care qualifications while also conducting independent research on chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and mental wellbeing.
Vivian believes in lifelong learning and continually upgrades her knowledge to provide evidence-based, practical guidance to her community.
đź“š Certifications & Training
Vivian has undertaken various courses and certifications related to:
Health Promotion
Mental Health Awareness
Lifestyle Medicine
Nutrition Education
Chronic Disease Prevention
Care Practice and Safeguarding
These certifications support her work in educating individuals and families on managing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic health challenges.
❤️ Why Vivian Okpala Started VeeVee Health
Vivian’s journey into health education was inspired by real-life experiences—watching loved ones struggle with preventable illnesses and seeing how lack of awareness delays treatment.
She recognized a gap in culturally relevant health education, especially within African communities.
VeeVee Health was created to bridge that gap—providing trusted, relatable, and actionable wellness content that fits real lifestyles.
👩🏽‍⚕️ Who VeeVee Health Supports
VeeVee Health supports:
Individuals living with high blood pressure
People managing diabetes or prediabetes
Those seeking sustainable weight loss
Families wanting healthier eating habits
Africans at home and in the diaspora navigating chronic health conditions
Vivian Okpala works to help people move away from crisis-driven healthcare toward proactive, informed living.
Vivian’s Approach to Wellness
Vivian’s wellness philosophy is rooted in:
Real foods over extreme diets
Education over medication dependence
Lifestyle change over quick fixes
Cultural sensitivity
Sustainable habits
She emphasizes balanced nutrition, movement, stress management, and early screening as foundations for long-term health.
Beyond Content Creation
Beyond creating videos and articles, Vivian Okpala continues to expand her impact through digital wellness tools, educational resources, meal plans, and community engagement.
Her long-term vision is to contribute meaningfully to reducing preventable chronic diseases by making health education accessible, practical, and empowering.
đź“š Books, Research & Publications
Vivian Okpala is also an author and researcher. She has written and published several books and research papers focused on lifestyle diseases, nutrition, and preventive health.
Her most recent titles include:
These publications explore practical strategies for managing diabetes, improving metabolic health, and supporting healthy blood pressure through lifestyle changes.
All books are available on Amazon.
Through her writing, Vivian aims to make complex medical topics accessible, actionable, and culturally sensitive—helping readers take ownership of their health.
Connect With Vivian Okpala
Vivian shares daily health education, lifestyle tips, and wellness inspiration across her social platforms. You’re welcome to connect, follow, and learn more about her work through the links below:
🌍 Follow Vivian on Social Media
👉 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/veeveehealth
👉 YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@veeveehealth
👉 TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@veeveehealth
👉 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18yLhsEcbU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
👉LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-okpala-18529546/
Through these platforms, Vivian provides practical guidance on blood pressure, blood sugar management, weight loss, nutrition, and preventive health—helping individuals and families build healthier lifestyles.