Improve detection of leprosy patients and quality of life for persons affected through active case finding and livelihood support
Country: Ethiopia
Location(s): 3 districts of West Arsi zone in Oromia region
The project is aimed at finding undetected leprosy patients in Ethiopia’s endemic communities and providing both medical care and socio-economic empowerment. This is to be achieved through active case finding and conducting door-to-door contact screening and community campaigns.
ILEP Members involved
Leprosy Relief CanadaMaryse Legault
DAHW (German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association)