Democratic Republic of Congo

Improvement of health in the population of Lukula in Kongo central

People affected by leprosy (OPALCO) living in the peripheral and poor areas of the city of Kinshasa and Kongo Central adopt healthy behaviors to prevent themselves and their families against Covid-19

Train local staff and conduct septic surgery and other POD practice in Tshikapa and Kamonya Health zone

In Haut Uele, DFB, a partner of the Congolese government, is the only one supporting the fight against leprosy. In addition, DFB supports the fight against tuberculosis in collaboration with the Global Fund.

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

Empower DPOs

To reduce the burden of leprosy-related disabilities through improved Prevention of Disability care and septic surgery.

Children, from poor families, who have a disability and require adequate care in the field of rehabilitation, which includes: orthopedic surgery, physiotherapy and external braces

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 […]

ALM is providing support to the National Leprosy Program to integrate leprosy, Buruli Ulcer and yaws data into the national DHIS2 system

Reduce transmission through PEP-SDR approach

Reduce transmission through PEP-SDR approach

Empowering of people affected by leprosy and disability in various life skills.

Reduction in leprosy transmission in Kasai, Kasai central and South Kivu endemic health zones with combined approach of PEP;

Church Mobilisation in leprosy awareness, inclusion of people living with disability

People affected by leprosy have increased access to leprosy services

People affected by leprosy improve their access to quality leprosy services in the two Health Zones by 2023.

This project seeks to explore different methods/approaches to detect more NTD cases at lower cost in the context of DR Congo to reduce the burden of morbidity and impairments associated with leprosy, yaws and Buruli ulcer.

Reduce stigma among children affected by leprosy and disability

Vulnerable children in Ngombe, Ndjindji and Dibumba are included in their communities

Reduction in leprosy transmission in endemic health zones with combined approach of PEP and skinAp in 2 health zones in Kongo central province;

Enhance psychological health of persons affected

This project builds on existing community based groups of people affected by NTDs. This project aims to strengthen the governance and income generation of the CBGs for sustainability.

This project seeks to empower local faith leaders to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to individuals affected by NTDs.

Biomeme qPCR based Molecular diagnostics are being tested for various NTDs. ALM supports operational research at this center.

Empowering women and Girls affected by leprosy and disabilities.

Improved TB detection

Améliorer la prise en charge préventive et curative ainsi que la réhabilitation des personnes affectées par la tuberculose, la lèpre et les autres MTN PCC cutanées que sont le pian et l’ulcère de Buruli dans les 201 Zones de Santé […]

Reduce poverty in households of people affected by leprosy and other NTDs through sustainable livelihood and WASH