Nigeria

Clean Water in Nigeria: A New Partnership with Minneapolis Area Synod

As part of a partnership between Global Health Ministries, the Minneapolis Area Synod (MAS) and the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), I traveled to Nigeria to learn about the people and their culture. It was not a sightseeing trip.  

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About Nigeria

The Federal Republic of Nigeria declared its independence from Britain in 1960. Its 140 million residents recognize English as the official language, and also speak Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo, and Fulani. Nigeria is comprised of more than 250 ethnic groups. About 50 percent of Nigerians are Muslim, 40 percent are Christian, and 10 percent practice indigenous beliefs.

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BEDNETS: A Big Step Forward in Preventing Malaria

During a recent month-long visit to develop plans for community-based primary health care with the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, a GHM team visited the village of Pella on August 7th when malaria bednets were being distributed.  Households for the remainder of the 3.1 million residents of Adamawa State also obtained bednets through a government program to help reduce the incidence of malaria.

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Community-Based Primary Health Care

57HD-P0001 Nigeria Community-based Primary Health Care Development Program. An exciting new initiative in the Adamawa State of Northeastern Nigeria includes Mobile health teams, training of village health workers, renovation of dispensaries, extensive wells projects and malaria prevention through women’s groups in local villages, and equipping a hospital and training center. $77,000  Click here for an in-depth overview.

Nigeria Shipping

Medical Supplies and Equipment Shipping (GHM Project # )  Goal: $17,000.  This shipment will answer a long-awaited hope to re-supply the dispensaries and health centers of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria.