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Miracle Steps: Transforming Lives Through Clubfoot Treatment

Miracle Steps: Transforming Lives Through Clubfoot Treatment

When David Onah was born, the joy of his arrival was quickly overshadowed by concern. As his mother recalls, "When they undressed him and saw that his legs were not normal, as they were abnormally curved, and bent, they didn't want to tell me because they thought I would panic so they whispered among themselves. When I asked what the problem was, they told me it was nothing, but as I insisted, and they decided to tell me that his feet are not normal like other children's feet."

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Spreading Hope and Awareness in Rogo LGA, Kano State!

Spreading Hope and Awareness in Rogo LGA, Kano State!

During our monitoring and supervision of the Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths program, we took the opportunity of spreading awareness about Clubfoot by ensuring that every community knows they can access help for this congenital condition.

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Strengthening Communities to Fight Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths Diseases in Kano State.

Strengthening Communities to Fight Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths Diseases in Kano State.

HANDS Nigeria is delighted to announce the successful completion of our recent training program for over seven thousand Community Directed Distributors (CDDs) in Kano State, Nigeria.

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Magajiya Abdullahi

Magajiya Abdullahi's Success Story

Magajiya's life was marked by adversity. She was widowed at age 30 and has been the sole guardian of her seven children. She also has a condition called Lymphedema, which is the swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels. The ailment not only caused physical discomfort but also social stigma as she drew in negative attention from the people in her community.

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The Jigawa State Comprehensive and Inclusive Eye Health Project Launch

The Jigawa State Comprehensive and Inclusive Eye Health Project Launch

Health And Development Support Programme (HANDS) and the Jigawa State government with support from Christoffel Blindenmission International (CBMI) with funding from the German Cooperation for International Development (BMZ), have launched a groundbreaking project in Jigawa State

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Clubfoot Clinics in HANDS supported states

Clubfoot Clinics in HANDS supported states

Treatment for clubfoot is highly effective and, importantly, it is accessible free of charge. HANDS Nigeria operates clubfoot clinics in select states. To avail yourself of the free clubfoot treatment, kindly locate the clinic nearest to you in the state where you reside.

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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

In communities, factors such as inadequate sanitation, improper hygiene practices, and limited access to clean water can significantly impact public health. To mitigate these challenges, the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) intervention aims to improve access to safe water and promote good hygiene practices.

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The CiSKuLA Project in Jigawa State

The CiSKuLA Project in Jigawa State

The CiSKuLA project is on the verge of making a lasting impact by joining forces with health workers and persons affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), through specialized training that bridges the gap between NTDs and mental health conditions.

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HANDS celebrates World Clubfoot Day

HANDS celebrates World Clubfoot Day

HANDS is supported by MiracleFeet and collaborates with Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, NKST Rehabilitation Hospital Mkar, Asokoro District Hospital Abuja, and Alliance Hospital Area 11Abuja, join the world to celebrate World Clubfoot Day 2022.

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Persons with Disabilities as CDDs

Persons with Disabilities as CDDs

CDDs are volunteers within a given community who are trained to administer certain drugs to the people of their community, as they know the members of their community per family. The treatment of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) involves certain drugs.

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