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20 Years of AHDT
This the story of how AHDT evolved from an idea into a reputable charity that over the last 20 years has made a huge difference in the lives of people across Nigeria
We hope you enjoy learning more about AHDT.
The Development (2014 - 2021)
2020
Pandemic results in change in approach
Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Nigeria
2020
Pandemic results in change in approach
Bursary Award -- this was a one-off award to Gombe state university (GSU). It was given to the most in need medical student to the tune of N...
Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Nigeria
2019
New Trustee and Multiple Projects
Jigawa, Gombe, Nigeria
2019
New Trustee and Multiple Projects
New Trustee: Prof Sajjad Mirza
Gumel 2 and Kazaure Projects - A week in each town - Immensely successful, with strong collaboration with loc...
Jigawa, Gombe, Nigeria
2018
Kaduna-Kawu Project
Kaduna, Nigeria
2018
Kaduna-Kawu Project
1 week health improvement project. Very well received and successful.
Highlights apart from the health care delivery included:
- Health educat...
Kaduna, Nigeria
2017
AHDT Continues to Develop Structures
2017
AHDT Continues to Develop Structures
Additional Patrons elected Etsu Nupe, Mr Mohd Aslam, Mr Marian Surgenor to join Anna Craven.
Publication in Annals of African Medicine.
MOU wi...
2016
Bida 2nd Project
Niger State, Nigeria
2016
Bida 2nd Project
Bida 2nd Project delivered.
For reasons of security and funds, the Bida project was limited to 1 week.
Over 3000 patients benefitted from the...
Niger State, Nigeria
The Early Years (2008 - 2013)
2013
Gombe - AHDTs 3rd Health Improvement Project
Gombe State, Nigeria
2013
Gombe - AHDTs 3rd Health Improvement Project
Gombe State, Nigeria
2011
Gombe - AHDTs 2nd Health Improvement Project
Gombe State, Nigeria
2011
Gombe - AHDTs 2nd Health Improvement Project
Gombe Ophthalmology Project
AHDT collaborated with two Ophthalmologists resident in Gombe to undertake this project. Nearly 100 cataract oper...
Gombe State, Nigeria
2010
Gumel - AHDTs 1st Health Improvement Project
Jigawa State, Nigeria
2010
Gumel - AHDTs 1st Health Improvement Project
Gumel, the First health improvement project undertaken by AHDT. Links with Bilkisu Yusuf Foundation / FOMWAN
A philanthropist, an indigene of...
Jigawa State, Nigeria
The Birth (2005 - 2008)
2008
AHDT Project focus re-assessed
2008
AHDT Project focus re-assessed
AHDT discussed the need to be focussed in training, skills transfer and health improvement projects
Abubakar Zubairu informed members of the ...
2007
AHDT Registered with Charity Commission
2007
AHDT Registered with Charity Commission
AHDT Formally registered with the charity commission (17.04.2007)
Project:
- Donation of medical equipment by Dr A R Gatrad which AHDT decided...
2006
AHDT Leadership transition
2006
AHDT Leadership transition
New leaders appointed:
Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Hassan became Chairman
Dr. Jibril Ahmad Jibril became the deputy chairman
2005
AHDT Launched (19 Sept 2005)
2005
AHDT Launched (19 Sept 2005)
AHDT officially launched. 19.09.2005
Projects:
- HIV campaign and health education – 6 posters – Uni of Maiduguri and Yola college of education
- A...
The Conception (2003 - 2004)
Sept 2004
Shaping AHDT
UK
Sept 2004
Shaping AHDT
Constitutional amendments made during the September AGM
By a simple majority, it was decided that:
- There shall only be one type of membership
- A...
UK
April 2004
Shaping AHDT
April 2004
Shaping AHDT
Constitution is amended. Appointment of 1st patrons: Dr A.R. Gatrad and Anna Craven.
HIV awareness campaign and health education – Yola col...
Jan 2004
Shaping AHDT
Jan 2004
Shaping AHDT
Final logo is voted upon and chosen: a map of Africa and family by the side of the map with writing in a circular pattern surrounding it.
Con...
Oct. 2003
Shaping AHDT
Oct. 2003
Shaping AHDT
Patrons and trustees were appointed; Logo design draft was voted on and was agreed to be a family with a map of Africa
Website was registered...
Jul 2003
Shaping AHDT
Jul 2003
Shaping AHDT
Agree a name of the association; Write a constitution; Open of bank account; Web site design; Start of registration with the charity commiss...
The idea (2002 - 2003)
2002 - 2003
Concieving AHDT (3)
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, UK
2002 - 2003
Concieving AHDT (3)
Informal meetings continued to take place in our houses.
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Jan 2002
Concieving AHDT (2)
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Jan 2002
Concieving AHDT (2)
Letter written and signed by the 3 friends to all known UK based northern doctors. After posting the letters, follow up phone calls were mad...
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Jan 2002
Concieving AHDT
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Jan 2002
Concieving AHDT
A group of a few friends (Ado Yusuf, Bello Arabo and Ibrahim Dodo) lamented on the deplorable state of health in Nigeria, especially the no...
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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