The Leprosy Mission Nigeria

What The Leprosy Mission Nigeria does

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLM Nigeria) is a Christian, not-for-profit, non-government organization established in 1989 as the Nigerian affiliate of The Leprosy Mission Global Fellowship, which traces its origins to approximately 1874. The organization is headquartered in Abuja with a zonal office in Minna, Niger State, and employs 54 people. TLM Nigeria's core function is the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of people affected by leprosy across multiple Nigerian states, in collaboration with federal, state, and local government health systems. The organization reports supporting over 485,000 people through its interventions.

TLM Nigeria's operational portfolio is anchored by leprosy detection and treatment services using Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), delivered through government health facilities, referral networks, and mobile clinics. Specialized clinical assets include the Orthopaedic Workshop at the Leprosy Referral Hospital in Chanchaga, Minna (operating since 1998), which produces custom prosthetics (Above Knee, Below Knee), orthoses (AFO, HKAFO, CTLSO, TLSO), protective footwear, and mobility aids, and is supported by a 5-bedroom Orthopaedic Guest House for clients and caregivers. Additional service lines include the Proskin Dermatology Clinic, Wellness Connect holistic care, disability prevention and self-care programs, healthcare worker training, stigma-reduction community engagement, and empowerment and reintegration programs. Resource products include the annual ASK Prayer Diary and disability rights educational materials translated into English, Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.

The revenue model is donor-funded rather than commercial. Income streams comprise individual donations (structured as Naira-denominated tiers from ₦5,000 to ₦1,000,000) and institutional grants from a diversified base of international funders, including TLM affiliates (Australia, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark), Australian Aid, Comic Relief, Sida, The Global Fund, Anesvad Foundation, and MacArthur Foundation. Distribution is principally through government health facilities and direct community outreach, with donations accepted via the organization's website, bank transfer, card, and USSD. No AI, app, or API infrastructure is present in the disclosed stack.

Name

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Legal name

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Website

https://leprosymissionnig.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria is a Christian non-profit, established in 1989, that detects and treats leprosy, runs an orthopaedic workshop for prosthetics and mobility aids, and trains health workers across Nigerian states in partnership with government health systems and international donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Leprosy and Disability Healthcare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Offices of Physicians (6211), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAOAE)

Keywords

• Leprosy treatment services
• Neglected tropical disease care
• Orthopaedic prosthetics fabrication
• Disability prevention programs
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters, with various giving tiers supporting different programs (feeding, ulcer care, mobility aids, medication, finding patients).
2. Institutional/Foundation Funding: Funding from international partner organizations including The Leprosy Mission global affiliates, Australian Aid, Comic Relief, Sida, The Global Fund, Anesvad Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, and others.
3. Orthopaedic Workshop Services: Revenue from providing orthopaedic appliances, prosthetics, and mobility aids to clients, though services appear to be provided at subsidized/affordable rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria provides free leprosy detection and treatment using Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), specialized orthopaedic prosthetics, orthoses, protective footwear, and mobility aids through its Chanchaga workshop, dermatology clinic services, mobile clinic outreach, and community reintegration programs. It delivers these services in partnership with Nigerian federal, state, and local government health systems, targeting people affected by leprosy and other disabilities across multiple Nigerian states.

Product overview

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria operates as a not-for-profit charitable organization offering a portfolio of integrated healthcare and support services centered on leprosy detection, treatment, and disability prevention. The core offering includes leprosy detection and treatment services with Multi-Drug Therapy, supplemented by specialized orthopaedic services through the Orthopaedic Workshop (prosthetics, orthoses, protective footwear, and mobility aids), and Proskin Dermatology Clinic. Additional services include Wellness Connect for holistic care, disability prevention and self-care programs, healthcare worker training, stigma-tackling community engagement, and empowerment and reintegration programs. Resource products include the ASK Prayer Diary and disability rights educational materials in multiple Nigerian languages. These services are delivered across multiple states in Nigeria through government partnerships and community outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leprosy Detection and Treatment Services Core healthcare services providing early detection of leprosy and treatment with free Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), delivered across affected Nigerian states in collaboration with government health systems.
• Orthopaedic Workshop Services Specialized workshop producing custom orthopaedic appliances and mobility aids for people with physical disabilities, including prosthetics (Above Knee, Below Knee), orthoses (AFO, HKAFO, CTLSO, TLSO), protective footwear, and mobility aids, located at the Leprosy Referral Hospital in Chanchaga, Minna.
• Orthopaedic Guest House A fully furnished 5-bedroom guest house providing accommodation for orthopaedic workshop clients and caregivers in Minna.
• Proskin Dermatology Clinic Dermatology clinic service providing specialized skin-related medical care and treatment for people affected by leprosy and related skin conditions.
• Wellness Connect Wellness and holistic care service addressing health equity and providing comprehensive support for people affected by leprosy.
• Disability Prevention and Self-Care Program Program providing physiotherapy, protective footwear, assistive devices, and self-care training to help people affected by leprosy maintain independence and dignity.
• Stigma Tackling and Community Engagement Program Program delivering communications, community outreach, media engagement, and radio programmes that challenge harmful beliefs about leprosy and promote healing and inclusion.
• Empowerment and Reintegration Services Program offering livelihood training, support groups, and community acceptance initiatives to help people affected by leprosy rebuild their lives.
• Healthcare Worker Training Program Training programs delivered to health workers, community volunteers, and local leaders to strengthen early detection of leprosy and referral pathways to free treatment.
• Mobile Clinic Services Mobile medical clinic operations providing medications and healthcare access to underserved and hard-to-reach communities across affected Nigerian states.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 485,000 people supported through various interventions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Federal, State, and Local Governments (Nigeria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment collaboration for leprosy control programs across affected states in Nigeria. TLM Nigeria works with government health systems to provide Multi-Drug Therapy and support health facilities.
• Leprosy Referral Hospital ChanchagacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent hospital facility in Minna, Niger State that operates with full support from TLM Nigeria, housing the orthopaedic workshop.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Leprosy Missions (ALM): US-based Christian organization funding leprosy research, treatment, and disability rehabilitation globally. Directly comparable faith-based leprosy NGO with overlapping donor base and program design.
• effect:hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada): Canadian affiliate of the Leprosy Mission global fellowship, running leprosy and NTD programs in Africa and Asia with similar integrated medical-rehabilitation-empowerment models.
• The Leprosy Mission International (Global Fellowship): The parent global fellowship of TLM Nigeria, coordinating leprosy programs across 30+ countries. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization governing TLMN's strategy, branding, and donor relationships.
• Damien Foundation (Belgium): Belgian NGO operating leprosy control and disability programs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable focus on MDT distribution, rehabilitation, and community-based care.
• The Leprosy Mission Great Britain: UK founding member of the global fellowship, funding TLM Nigeria directly. Same mission, same disease focus, similar holistic program model.

Broad incumbents

• Sightsavers: Large international NGO focused on preventable blindness and NTDs in Nigeria and West Africa. Overlapping donor relationships (Commonwealth, Global Fund) and NTD program delivery in the same geographies.
• Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International): Major global disability and rehabilitation NGO with significant Nigeria operations. Comparable in assistive devices, prosthetics/orthotics, and community-based rehabilitation approaches.
• Carter Center (NTD Program): Runs integrated NTD elimination programs in Nigeria (Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis) with strong government health system partnerships. Comparable in Nigeria NTD delivery model.

Emerging players

• CBM (Christian Blind Mission): Christian international disability and NTD organization working in Nigeria. Comparable faith-based ethos and overlap in disability inclusion programming for people affected by leprosy.

Others

• Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria (NTD Division): Government counterpart responsible for national NTD policy, MDT supply chain, and surveillance. Not a peer but the principal partner/ecosystem actor that TLM Nigeria operates alongside in Nigeria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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