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 Mission
Shovakhar Kandel

Partners

1. Leprosy Control Division; 2. Regional Health Directorate; 3.District Public Health Office; 4. DAHW & TLMI

Physical facilities involved

Anandban Hospital