Monthly Archives: February 2026

Projet de surveillance intégrée et de prise en charge holistique des Maladies Tropicales Négligées à manifestations Cutanées (MTN-Cutanées) dans le district de santé de Bafia

The Inception project for integrated surveillance and holistic management of Neglected Tropical Diseases with Cutaneous manifestations (PSIPH MTN-Cutanée), is based on previous experience of integrated control projects against NTDs implemented by CNLP2LUB and FAIRMED, and aims to strengthen the health system in the Bafia health district, in the Centre region of Cameroon, before gradually extending to other health districts. The project’s intervention strategy relies on strengthening data collection /transmission, reinforcing the health system at district and community level and awareness campaigns, screening and integrated management of cutaneous NTDs.

Programme National lèpre Madagascar

Project Maàgnikè ko : Project for the Improvement of the Health Status of Vulnerable Populations in the Abong-Mbang Health District 2024-2027

The project aims at improving access to quality services, prevention detection and care of NTDs (leprosy, yaws, BURULI ulcers), alongside improving access to maternal and child health services and self promotion of right to healthfor vulnerable populations in the distric area.

PROJECT TO FIGHT LEPROSY AND OTHER SKIN-RELATED NTDs (BURULI ULCER AND YAWS) IN THE EQUATEUR PROVINCE OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.

The project aims to contribute to the elimination of leprosy and other skin-related NTDs (Buruli ulcer and yaws) through innovative strategies in the Equateur province of the DRC. An intensification of leprosy and other neglected tropical skin disease screening in hyper-endemic health zones will be carried out through contact tracing in the homes of patients notified with leprosy in the last 5 years. This strategy, which will strengthen monitoring and evaluation at different levels of the health pyramid and create a map of leprosy and other NTD cases using digital tools, will be implemented through collaboration between health workers, responsible for assessing the condition of patients and contacts (to start early treatment or possibly provide preventive treatment), and community agents, including organizations of people affected by leprosy, responsible for awareness-raising activities and patient follow-up. These organizations will set up income-generating activities to strengthen their empowerment.

Project Niramaya II

Comprehensive leprosy care through strengthening and streamlining referral services in low-resource settings. Strengthening early case detection, improvement of treatment adherence.

Programme National d’Élimination de la Lèpre Senegal

Monitoring, training, active case detection, MDT distribution, resistance surveillance

Pro-Skin: Promoting excellence in integrating the prevention and management of leprosy and other skin conditions in Nigeria.

Pro-skin is the realisation of TLM Nigeria’s strategic ambition to re-organise the leprosy services using the ‘hub, mini-hubs and spokes’ approach. The project offers TLM Nigeria the opportunity to explore integrated and innovative case finding approaches, including the integration of skin NTDs case finding, setting up a dermatology centre and conducting innovative mobile clinical services.

Prioritaskan Anak Dengan Disabilitas (PADI)

Together with Liliane Fonds, NLR Indonesia works on a project called ‘Prioritizing of Indonesian Children With Disability’ (PADI). PADI’s focus is on creating an inclusive environment where Children with Disabilities (CWDs) and Children Affected by Leprosy (CALs) have the same opportunities as their peers. We achieve this through capacity building for institutions and partner organizations, local advocacy efforts, and supporting individual child development through the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR). Additionally, the project empowers communities to enable the full participation of individuals, including CWDs, CALs, and their families, across various aspects of community life.

Programme National de lutte contre la Lèpre

Prevention of hanseniase in indigenous population in Amazonas state

Mainly activity is focused on traning of paramedical workers and detection campaigns in forest areas

Prevention of disabilities and physical rehabilitation of people affected by leprosy in the district of Chilakalapalli (India).

In the project, supported by Fontilles, people affected by leprosy with disabilities are treated through reconstructive surgery; Orthopedic footwear is provided to those who need it and workshops and self-help groups are set up to facilitate physical and socioeconomic rehabilitation, as well as community reintegration of people at risk of social exclusion.

Prevention of disabilities in children under 15

Physical, social and economical rehabiitation of those under 15 affected by leprosy, other NTDs and injures caused by war

Prevention of dermatologic diseases in children under 15

Through our partner we treat any kind of dermatologic disease with special atention to leprosy control

Preserving the History of Leprosy Work in India

To preserve the history of leprosy treatment and rehabilitation in India, beginning with SIHRC’s 68 years of contributions, while promoting education, human rights awareness, and research initiatives in the field of leprosy and related areas.

Preventative Health and Community Empowerment (PHACE) Programme

Supporting Health and Governance Development in 45 communities affected by leprosy in those provinces through basic health and leadership development and awareness raising

Preservation and Exhibition of the Photo Archives of Okinawa Airakuen, a Leprosy Sanatorium

To raise awareness of leprosy sanatoriums and related issues through photo exhibitions and other initiatives, contributing to the elimination of lingering stigma and discrimination in society while serving as a model for passing down memories and experiences through photography.

Premananda Memorial Leprosy Hospital

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

Post Exposure Prophylaxis and Community (PEPCOM)

PEPCOM intervention is aiming at reducing the incidence of leprosy in Indramayu District, West Java. The intervention combines post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) using contact approach and PEP using community empowerment and active involvement (COM) to support Intensive Case Finding (ICF). In 2024-2026, the project will continue the effort to achieve the goal of reducing leprosy new cases in Indramayu through the following key activities: (1) Capacity building of health leprosy workers; (2) Capacity building of influencing community members (ICMs); (3) Raising awareness and securing buy in and supports from policy makers; (4) Providing support to persons affected by leprosy.

Power of Voices – We are Able! (DR Congo)

Empower DPOs

Premananda Memorial Hospital, Kolkata

Kolkata hospital is a tertiary hospital that provides quality care for people affected by leprosy, as well as other community members who need medical treatment. Kolkata hospital also provides a wide range of outreach services providing medical care to hard-to-reach areas and raising awareness of leprosy.

POD Arafat

Care for leprosy complication; care for former patients; rehabilitation of former patients.

POD in Centre Saint-Joseph

Care for former leprosy patients

POD in Kankan

Care for leprosy complications and former patients; and rehabilitation

POD in Kindia

Care for leprosy complications and former patients; and rehabilitation

POD in Macenta

Care for leprosy complications and former patients; and rehabilitation

Philadelphia Leprosy Hospital

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

Physical and socio-economic rehabilitation of people affected by leprosy in Krishna district (Andrah Pradesh)

The project has three objectives: on the one hand, the promotion and improvement of the understanding of the disease through education and awareness in different schools and communities; secondly, to evaluate the sources of the social stigma linked to the disease (family, community or personal precepts), in order to adjust socio-health actions to social and community demands; and lastly, help students from rural villages to continue their studies, with the aim of promoting their socio-community integration and fighting against stigma and social exclusion.

Piloting an Integrated Approach to Control Leprosy, Buruli Ulcer and Yaws in 3 Provinces: Kongo Central, Haut Uele and Maniema

To explore different methods/approaches to detect more NTD cases at lower cost in the context of DR Congo to reducing the burden of morbidity and impairments associated with leprosy, yaws and Buruli ulcer in the three targeted health districts of the three provinces (Haut Uele, Maniema and Kongo Central).

Platinum Vocational Training Centre

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

PHACE (Preventative Health and Community Empowerment) Project (July 2022 – June 2027)

PHACE project is a community based project that aims at achieving Healthy, inclusive and sustainable communities. Implemented in three municipalities of Atauro in 19 sub-villages (Aldeias), Liquica, 17 aldeias, and Bobonaro, 9 aldeias. The project is working closely with Ministry of Health, the local government authorities, CSOs and communities. The project staff is facilitating community project interventions including delivering on health promotion, referral of cases, health trainings, and creating partnership.

PEP++ Stop transmission of Leprosy

It is a cluster-randomised controlled trial, with the objective for stopping the transmission of M. leprae in the project intervention areas, by demonstrating the effectiveness and efficacy of the enhanced post-exposure prophylaxis regimen (PEP++) compared to Post Exposure Prophylaxis with Single Dose of Rifampicin (PEP with SDR)

Pep4Lep Mozambique

The goal is to contribute to the interruption of the transmission of M. Leprae, by identifying the most effective and feasible method of screening people at risk of developing leprosy and administering a single dose of rifampicin as post

Peer Mentors

This LRI-funded study seeks to assess how persons affected by leprosy serve as change agents and support early case detection and DMDI in rural settings.

PEP++ (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis against Leprosy) Stop the Transmission of Leprosy!

To interrupt the transmission of M. leprae in the project interventions areas, which eventually will lead to zero new cases of leprosy in these areas.

Pep++ in Nepal

Objective is: – To stop the transmission of M. leprae in a previously endemic community, as evidenced by a reduction of the number of new cases of leprosy by 50% in 2024.- To demonstrate the increased efficacy and acceptability of the enhanced post-exposure prophylaxis regimen (PEP++) compared to SDR-PEP.
– To demonstrate the benefit of identifying clusters of known (former) leprosy patients using GIS mapping methods in
targeting the allocation of PEP in blanket chemoprophylactic campaigns.
– To investigate the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding leprosy and persons affected to develop community education and behaviour change interventions that will reduce stigma, improve strategies for early case detection and increase acceptance of Programmes interventions

Partnership with LDPOs for Building Resilient Communities (BRC)

People affected with leprosy and disabilities the most vulnerable to the health, socio-economic, and climate change risks – have through capacity building of 28 Sub-district Associations in northwest Bangladesh strengthen advocacy skills to become resilient and inclusive communities.

Pavillon Père Isidore Destré (PPID)

Health center in Tuléar

Orthopaedic and Disability Rehabilitation Centers in Bago Division

Provision of mobile prosthesis workshop in Sittwe, Rakhine and Taungoo

Orthopaedic Project Phase II

The overall goal of this project is to contribute towards improved functional ability among leprosy affected persons with disabilities in Nigeria.

Partnership Endeavor to Zero Leprosy (PEZL)

Sustainable leprosy services prevailing in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh