HANDS is involved in the control and elimination of NTDs in northern Nigeria, reaching under-served communities in the states of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi and the federal capital territory Abuja. HANDS improves quality of life through health interventions such as surgeries for Trachoma Trichiasis, cataract and hydrocele, lymphodema management, mass distribution of medicines, application of WASH activities, ensuring inclusion and equality for all beneficiaries especially persons with disabilities in our approaches and overall awareness raising.
