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Ana’s Journey: A Story of Renewed Hope.

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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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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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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