Our work in Nigeria
We’re supporting the delivery of low-cost, life-changing deworming treatments to children across Nigeria.
Our Deworm the World program has been active in Nigeria since 2016. We provide technical and financial assistance to the Nigerian government, effectively treating both schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths, two types of parasitic worm infections, in children aged 5 to 14.
Deworm the World in Nigeria has expanded significantly over the years. In 2016 we supported the government of Cross River state to target 600,000 school-age children; today we support five state governments to reach over 6 million children annually across Rivers, Cross River, Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun. Our work has resulted in significant decreases in worm infections — for example, in Rivers state, prevalence rates dropped from 43.1% in 2014 to 13.5% for soil-transmitted helminths in 2023.
Our Nigeria team has also grown — from just two staff members in 2016 to nearly 40 in 2024, supporting both deworming in Nigeria and serving as our sub-regional hub for West and Central Africa.
Our work in Nigeria fights parasitic worm infections and helps children live healthier lives.
Our Partners
We work in collaboration with government agencies and parastatals, including the State Ministries of Health, State Ministries of Education, the Federal Ministry of Health, Universal and State Basic Education Boards, and National Planning Commission.
