What We Do
RedAid Nigeria is committed to reducing the burden of disease and improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities across the country. Our work is rooted in health, dignity, and inclusion. We combine medical services, social support, and advocacy to ensure that no one is left behind.
We are dedicated to reducing the burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, recognizing the gravity of these public health crises given that Nigeria has the highest TB burden in Africa and is ranked 6th globally among high TB burden countries. Our commitment focuses intensely on hard-to-reach endemic rural areas, where over 122 million people are currently at risk of NTDs.
Our strategy addresses the core issues contributing to these health challenges, including the triple challenge of declining case detection, persistent late diagnosis, and ongoing transmission of Leprosy. We focus on debilitating NTDs such as Leprosy, Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), and Onchocerciasis, which often manifest with chronic debilitating skin lesions and disfigurement, leading to a high risk of permanent physical impairments and disabilities. For instance, LF patients often present with chronic manifestations like lymphoedema and hydrocoele, while Onchocerciasis involves cutaneous manifestations caused by skin reactions to dead microfilariae.
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Our work restores health, dignity, and opportunity for all.
We manage integrated projects to reduce the burden of NTDs (using Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention, and mHealth for remote diagnosis) and TB (increasing case notification via the Private Public Mix and community-driven detection). Our goal is to provide patient-centered prevention and treatment while addressing critical gaps like childhood TB diagnosis and insufficient preventive therapy provision
Our work is concentrated across Nigeria, targeting high-burden areas including specific riverine Local Government Areas (LGAs) and hard-to-reach endemic rural communities. Major projects, such as the TB initiatives, operate in 14 states to serve vulnerable populations neglected in resource allocation.
We are dedicated to the social inclusion and human rights of persons affected by NTDs and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) regarding diagnosis, treatment, policies, and societal attitudes. This is supported by capacity building for PWD organizations to enforce the Disability Act, and research to assess and combat stigma and discrimination.