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Sightsavers, FG Partner To Eliminate Elephantiasis, Other Diseases In Nigeria
['Ayobamiji Komolafe']
New Telegraph
An international non-governmental organisation, Sightsavers has pledged continued commitment to partnering with the federal government towards the elimination of elephantiasis and other Neglected Tropical Disease ( NTD) across the country.
The organisation on Thursday disclosed this through a statement to mark 2026 World Neglected Tropical ( NTD) Day.
The communications officer of the organisation, Joy Tarbo, noted that the Sightsavers have intimidated several projects aimed at addressing these diseases across Nigeria.
“ Sightsavers continues to work closely with government institutions, international partners, and local communities to eliminate NTDs across the country.
According to her, a report of the World Health Organization (WHO) stating that around 110 million people in Nigeria remain at risk of lymphatic filariasis ( LF) is worrisome.