Monthly Archives: April 2024

Zero Leprosy Senegal

Introduce WHO recommendation for leprosy control with early case detection and stop of transmission of leprosy by contact screening and introduction of post exposure prophylaxis with single dose rifampicin (PEP-SDR).

Zero Leprosy Project Indonesia

By the end of the Zero Leprosy Project, within the next 3 years (2024-2026), the goal is to reduce leprosy transmission by 30% (in average) within the 37 districts (intervention areas) in Indonesia by improving participation (increasing inclusion or reduce exclusion) of persons affected by leprosy and strengthening integration of policy and programs across multi stakeholders. Nationwide, our project’s goal is to also contribute to replication and implementation of the National Action Plan in other endemic districts (non-intervention areas) through advocacy and provision of technical support, with an expectation that it will eventually also contribute in reducing annual national new cases.

Women’s access to health services in Bangalore and Ramanagaram districts

The project seeks to promote women’s equitable access to basic health services in the districts of Ramanagaram and Bangalore, Karnataka state (India). Mainly those affected by leprosy.

WIN – Women in Need

Women in Need (WIN) addresses the needs of underprivileged Indian women suffering from disease, neglect, abuse, and poverty. The organisation’s origins however lie in leprosy rehabilitation for those affected by the disease in Nagpur, Central India. current activities in support of women with leprosy are ulcer management and general health care, housing repairs, a “Meals on Wheels” service for women unable to cook for themselves due to deformity or age-related infirmity, social events to combat isolation and loneliness and the promotion of economic empowerment.

WHO Leprosy Control Activities

Supporting WHO activities to strengthen leprosy programs in 40 countries and 6 WHO regional offices.

WHO Support project for National Leprosy Elimination Program (NLEP) of the National Department of Health (NDOH) of PNG

Supporting the NLEP to implement Leprosy Control programs,through combined support from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Well project in Lukula Kongo central

Improvement of health in the population of Lukula in Kongo central

Wheels that Heal: Providing Mobile Health Services to Marginalised Communities, in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

This project is meant to provide a healthier life of dignity for people affected by leprosy, disability and internal displacement who live isolated in decaying under-served communities.

West Delhi Referral Centre

This project provides support throughout the continuum of care: active case finding, facilitation into treatment, complications management, ulcer care, footwear distribution, pre- / post -operative care for reconstructive surgeries; prevention of disability, socio-economic rehabilitation and promotion of patients’ rights through Self Support Groups; and health systems strengthening.

We are Able!

We are able! strengthens Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Disabled People Organizations (DPOs) in six fragile and conflict affected countries (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia) in their lobby and advocacy for sustainable and inclusive access to basic resources, contributing to improved food security (SDG2).

Wash my eyes – Reduction of blindness

In India, more than 400 million people get infected with neglected tropical diseases each year, especially the poor and marginalized population. The life situation has a decisive influence on how the infection affects and develops and often leads to lifelong disabilities. These include leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and trachoma. Therefore, hygienic living conditions and quick access to specialized medical services are crucial to alleviate the burden of illness among those affected. The project will reach about 300,000 people • an improved individual and collective awareness of WASH as an influencing factor for controlling diseases and thus for improving the general quality of life • Improved WASH and health services through awareness raising among providers and strengthened referral mechanisms • Improved personal responsibility in inclusive, sustainable and cooperative models at community level.

WASH Agonvè project

Active case detection for NTDs, and WASH activities

Vsp Referral Centre-Andhra Pradesh

WASH Fonkpodji

Active case detection for NTDs, and WASH activities

Vzm Referral Centre-Andhra Pradesh

Urban Leprosy (UL)

UL is implemented in 10 subdistricts in Bekasi District, West Java, partnering with private health sector providers and the health office to increase their capacity in diagnosing, recording and managing leprosy. Moreover, the project endeavors to raise public awareness regarding accurate information about leprosy. Additionally, it engages in advocacy efforts with local governments, urging them to establish a national referral system and allocate financial resources to implement leprosy control programs effectively in urban areas.

Vaiharai

Targets NTDs (including Leprosy) and inter givernmental collaboration between health and social services, capacity building of health workers, strengthening communities of people with disabilities and women headed families.

Vijayawada Referral Centre-Andhra Pradesh

Unité médico-chirurgicale dans le Centre hospitalier régional de Divo

Leprosy and BU and NTDs case detection; care and hospitalisation for leprosy and BU treatment and complications; awareness campaigns; health activities

UPLIFT – Unlocking the Potential of Leprosy and NTD affected people to pursue Inclusive, Fulfilling and Transformational lives through a harmonized Community Based Group (CBG) model

The project will develop an operational, harmonized and scalable model for CBGs of people affected by leprosy and other disabling NTDs. This innovative model will integrate preferred self-care/self-support/self-help practices, as well as other activities addressing the existing structural, behavioural, psychosocial, and mental health theories through a comprehensive consultation process with ILEP members, local NGOs, government stakeholders and, most importantly, people affected by leprosy and other NTDs themselves.

Unité d’élimination de la Lèpre au Burkina Faso

Monitoring; training; active case detection; awareness campaigns; MDT distribution; resistance surveillance; organising WLD activities.

Tsimahasenga

Case detection, care and hospitalisation

Ultrasonography of Nerve in Leprosy

This study is focused on testing handheld Point-of-care ultrasound device (Philips Lumify) with Standalone Ultrasonography device for detecting nerve changes in leprosy.

UMEED – Technical Support Telangana

To promote early case detection for leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and tuberculosis (TB) among women and children. To prevent disability and empower people affected.

Tsarahonenana

Case detection; and care and hospitalisation for leprosy treatment and complications

TRU & SRS Project, Odisha

Provide technical support to State Leprosy Office team; Training of Government Health Staff for Greater Case Detection, improved disability care; Facilitate Reconstructive surgery- pre and post-operative care, Socio Economic Rehabilitation, referrals of complicated and difficult-to diagnose cases; Neuritis and leprosy reactions management; facilitate reconstructive surgeries into six government referral centres

TRANSFORM: Transforming lives through NTD care for all in Liberia

This project supports equitable access to care to health system for people affected by NTDs through a people centered and an integrated approach of NTDs in the health system structure.

TRANSFORM

ALM has been supporting integrated case management in Liberia since 2016 in 5 priority counties to improve health facility capacity to provide early identification and successful case management, improve monitoring and surveillance, and support integration into national policies and planning.

Transforming treatment and prevention of Leprosy

This study seeks to improve self-care in the community for Leprosy patients who are at risk of recurring ulceration based on the ‘implementation science’ approach, and to develop new and improved methods of clinical care for both Leprosy and BU patients when they are in hospital. The project is designed to create an international Community of Practice involving researchers, community and public contributors, clinicians and policy makers.

Together Against Leprosy: Nepal’s National Program

By 2026 establish a case-based surveillance mechanism for recording and reporting leprosy within the framework of Nepal’s leprosy control program by the conclusion of 2026. The program’s impact will be demonstrated through achieving Zero Leprosy, which entails zero infection and disease in Koshi and Sudurpaschim Provinces of Nepal.

Training and Technical Unit

Health system strengthenining by capacity building of government health care providers, on-site to Health professionals, medical students, paramedics, partners on Leprosy

Towards the Preservation of Musical Legacies of Sir Ikoli Harcourt Whyte in partnership with Achiniv-Harcourt Whyte Choral Association, Arochukwu Inc

Publication of the companion book to Mr. Ikoli Harcourt Whyte’s songbook “Sir Ikoli Harcourt Whyte: The Misery and Splendor of The Master” and organization of a live choral music concert.

TLM Regional Vocational Training Institute

Economic progress and Inclusion of people affected by Leprosy and Disabilities through Vocational Training and Employment Support

TLM Wellesley Bailey Vocational Training Centre

Economic progress and Inclusion of people affected by Leprosy and Disabilities through Vocational Training and Employment Support

TLM Nilphamari Training Center

TLM Nilphamari Training centre will nationally be recognized as a resourcesfull center for leprosy capacity building and technical support service in relation with research and mainstreaming development.

TLM Insititute of Paramadical Sciences – Physiotherapy

to contribute to the increase in number of good quality human resources availability for addressing leprosy and disability services amongst the wider health sector

TLM Hospital Vadathorasalur

Improved health and inclusive development of people affected by leprosy and other marginalized people

The Leprosy Mission Vocational Training Centre

Economic progress and Inclusion of people affected by Leprosy and Disabilities through Vocational Training and Employment Support

TLM College of Nursing

to contribute to the increase in number of good quality human resources availability for addressing leprosy and disability services amongst the wider health sector

The Leprosy Mission Hospital, Shahdara

Improved health and inclusive development of people affected by leprosy and other marginalized people