Frequently asked questions: Do people still suffer from Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)? Fact: we have more than 2000 reported Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) cases in Nigeria annually. Now here is the question many won’t ask: Why are persons affected by Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) often ostracized? We are asking a different question; why is one of the most devastating …
Enugu, Nigeria, September 7, 2021 – RedAid Nigeria is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Godwin Asuquo as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Asuquo is joining us with a lot of experience in health policy, leadership and Governance and health systems strengthening. Dr Asuquo is a leading authority in programming for …
In Nigeria, the major problem confronting persons with disabilities is social exclusion which is further complicated by poverty. Other challenges such as discrimination, stigma, rights abuse, lack of access to basic education and unemployment, are widespread…..
Buruli ulcer is a disease of the skin caused by a type of bacteria called mycobacterium ulcerans. This is in the same family of bacteria that causes Leprosy and Tuberculosis. If not treated on time, the disease can cause serious disability including limitation of movement. This disease can be found in many parts of Nigeria …
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Dear Donor, It has been an incredible year so far and we hope that 2021 is treating you fairly. We would be delighted to hear that you are observing all Covid-19 protocols and following regulations in keeping safe. We are equally advising on getting vaccinated if you can, and when it is available in your …
A Question of Justice: Persons affected by Leprosy in Eastern Nigeria tell their stories in their own words.
For centuries, Leprosy was considered a disease apart, and its sufferers often humiliated and ostracised…
World Tuberculosis Day! The recent data from Stop TB Partnership shows that countries with the most Tuberculosis (TB) cases – representing 60% of the global TB burden – saw a drastic decline in diagnosis and treatment of TB infections in 2020 ranging from 16%-41% (with an average of 23%). This drop brought the overall number of people …
The global pandemic and its implications for the fight to Stop-TB! Read More »
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) according to the World Health Organization (WHO) is a group of 20 diseases largely common in middle and low-income countries of the Global South. Worldwide, more than 1.7 billion people are affected or threatened by NTDs with about 150,000 fatalities recorded annually. In Nigeria, about 100m people in the country are …
The Road that leads to beating Neglected Tropical Diseases by 2030. Read More »
We still have a lot of work to do for millions of people trapped in a cycle of poverty caused by these preventable diseases. In Nigeria, Neglected Tropical Diseases or NTDs like Buruli ulcer, Leprosy, Lymphatic filariasis, Yaws, etc, are still persistent. By reaching everyone with the solutions we have, and investing to find the …