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Over 50 Years of Impact in Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer & Neglected Tropical Diseases
RedAid Nigeria (formerly German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association / DAHW) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization committed to improving health, dignity, and inclusion for people affected by leprosy, tuberculosis, Buruli ulcer and neglected tropical diseases across Nigeria.
Our mission
To provide healthcare services to persons affected by Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and other diseases associated with poverty and their consequences such as disabilities, social exclusion and poor mental health.
Our core values
Guided by medical science, clinical ethics, and compassion.
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Integrity & Ethics
We uphold uncompromising clinical ethics, patient confidentiality, human dignity, and total transparency in donor stewardship.
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Medical Excellence
We maintain the highest clinical standards from frontline remote diagnostics and GeneXpert TB testing to reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation.
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Compassion & Dignity
We uphold profound compassion, human dignity, and total social inclusion for persons affected by poverty-related diseases and physical disabilities.
Enugu State
South-East Zone Coordination and National Headquarters
Houses RedAid Nigeria's national headquarters, specialized reconstructive surgical theatre, custom assistive footwear production workshop, and regional training academy.
Office Address
56 Nza Street, Independence Layout, Enugu, Nigeria
HOPE RISES INTERNATIONAL (HRI) • 2025–2026+
Turning Faith into Frontline Care for Skin Neglected Diseases
Mobilizing church pulpits, health supervisors, and mission hospitals into an unbroken continuum of care—breaking generational stigma and restoring lives through early detection and surgical recovery.
Mapped Coverage: Akwa Ibom & Cross River States
22
Church Outreaches
10
Peer Support Groups
8,109
People Reached
THE GLOBAL FUND (GC7 / CYCLE 8) • 2024–2026+
Strengthening Resilient Health Systems for TB & HIV Elimination
Scaling private sector clinical notifications, GeneXpert cold-chain specimen logistics, and decentralized drug-resistant TB ambulatory care across high-burden communities in Benue, Edo, Taraba, and Delta States.
Mapped Coverage: Benue, Edo, Taraba, Delta (4 Priority States)
312+
Private Providers
4
Priority States
100%
Cold-Chain Logistics
REDAID NIGERIA / DAHW GERMANY • 2024 TO PRESENT
Contributing to Community Resilience Through Strengthened NTDs & TB Control
Directing community-based active case finding, specialized surgical reconstruction, and disability prevention for leprosy, Buruli ulcer, and tuberculosis across Southern Nigeria, anchored by St. Benedict's Referral Hospital in Ogoja.
Mapped Coverage: Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Enugu (St. Benedict's Ogoja Hub)
200+
Reconstructive Surgeries
3
Priority Southern States
100-Bed
Referral Care Facility
OUR HERITAGE & EVOLUTION
Over 50 Years of Medical Relief & Restored Dignity
The history of RedAid Nigeria began over five decades ago with the presence of the German Leprosy and Relief Association (GLRA / DAHW) in Nigeria since 1965 with a clear mission: to control leprosy, provide specialized medical treatment, and restore human dignity.
In 2016, GLRA transitioned to RedAid Nigeria to build a strong, autonomous Nigerian-owned institution with deep community roots and sustainable leadership. Today, we manage over 20 cumulative projects across 4 priority states, delivering specialized reconstructive surgery, active tuberculosis case detection, Buruli Ulcer morbidity management, and integrated mental health (mhCAP).
Our Nationwide Reach.
Operating across 4 priority states with 500+ trained community volunteers.
RedAid Nigeria is dedicated to combating diseases of poverty and exclusion whilst promoting inclusive development. Previously known as GLRA, since our establishment in 2016 we have grown into a high-impact organization operating across 4 priority states (Benue, Edo, Taraba, and Delta), managing major grants, and strengthening Nigeria's health system.
$2.6M Budget
Our impact in numbers
Clinical Reach & Real-Time Surveillance
ANNUAL OPERATIONAL REACH
85,000+
Patients screened, diagnosed, and provided specialized clinical and surgical care across 4 priority states.
VIEW ANNUAL REPORTActive Case Finding & Diagnostic Surveillance
Monthly verified clinical cases across priority state clusters
11,855
TB Cases Detected
Annual Program Budget
↑ 24%
$2.6M
Operational States
↑ 100%
4 States
Health Workers & CHEWs
↑ 223 Active
500+
DAHW Heritage
Established 1965
60 Years
Programmatic areas
Programmatic Areas: Core Health Interventions
Explore All01.
Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
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Leprosy Control and Disability Care
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Buruli Ulcer (BU) Management and Rehabilitation
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Integrated TB / Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Strategic alliances and oversight
Who we work with
From federal and state ministries to global multilateral funds, we are committed to building a community of health equity and trust across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Our institutional experience has spanned over 60 years in neglected tropical diseases, tuberculosis control, specialized reconstructive surgery, and community-centred mental health integration.
Direct Care & Patient Support
United Frontlines, Restored Dignity
Every contribution directly powers frontline medical interventions across Nigeria: providing 100% free multi-drug therapy, life-restoring reconstructive surgeries, ulcer dressings, and sustainable self-help reintegration.
Stigma, social exclusion, and chronic physical pain create severe psychological distress. Validated screening tools identify symptoms early, linking individuals directly to trained counsellors.
Start 2-Minute Mental Health Check
Anonymous, evidence-based PHQ-4 screening with instant clinical feedback
Clinical impact in numbers
4,800+
Individuals Screened & Supported
320+
Frontline Health Workers Trained
4 Priority States Active Mental Health Network
Mental health and NTDs - mhCAP project
Integrated Mental Health Care & Psychosocial Support
Free, confidential mental health screening and clinical psychosocial care integrated into frontline health facilities across 4 priority states.
Key Strategic Alliances
Ikoli AI
Clinical artificial intelligence
IKOLI AI empowers community health workers, clinicians, and researchers to screen suspected Neglected Tropical Diseases, parse clinical guidelines, and deliver precision triage across underserved Nigerian healthcare facilities.
Documentary archive, 1965–2026
Beyond Words.
Lived Dignity.
Authentic field frames capturing six decades of clinical healing, community dialogues, and patient restoration across Nigeria.
Explore Field Stories
85,000+ Screened & Treated.
4 Priority States Reached.
60 Years of DAHW Legacy.
