Capacity Building of Leprosy Services in the West of Nepal
Country: Nepal
Location(s): Kaski, Banke, Surkhet
The project aims for: Reduced leprosy prevalence (and contribute to eradication); Reduced Grade 2 leprosy disability in line with global targets by 2020 through: quick and accurate diagnosis of leprosy cases, better leprosy complications management (such as less nerve damage and more successful surgery); Reduction in ulcer cases; Improved ‘self-care’ in leprosy affected people; More skilled health personnel and better equipped health centres.
ILEP Members involved
The Leprosy MissionShovakhar Kandel