Fighting Hydrocele | Sightsavers.


Hydrocele, a painful swelling of the scrotum caused by lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito-borne disease often contracted in childhood, can result in lifelong lymphatic damage, disability, social stigma, and disruptions to work and family life.

This photo assignment documents how Sightsavers is tackling the condition, following the stories of patients after surgery and capturing the perspectives of health workers and surgeons to reveal their journey to recovery.

Photographs by Adesegun Adeokun

Location: Benue, Nigeria

Client: Sightsavers

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