World Glaucoma Day 2025
World Glaucoma Day Awareness Walk and Press Briefing in Plateau State.
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Ana’s Journey: A Story of Renewed Hope.
On World NTD Day 2025, we honor Anas, a young man from Jigawa, Nigeria, whose journey with Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) became one of resilience and empowerment through the CiSKuLA project, our project in Jigawa State that is supported by CBM Global Disability Inclusion, Anas overcame stigma and inspired many. Though he passed away in October last year, his legacy lives on, reminding us of the importance of inclusive interventions in transforming lives and communities.
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Magajiya Abdullahi
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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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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Transforming Lives, One Step at a Time, Through the Clubfoot Programme.
1,990 children treated for clubfoot! With support from Miraclefeet, we are providing FREE clubfoot treatment through 27 clinics across 13 states that HANDS covers in Nigeria.
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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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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
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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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 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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