Projects

Capacity improvement of general health staff in disability care at primary level health care

Capacity improvement of general health staff in disability care at primary level health care

Capacity improvement of general health staff in providing leprosy services at primary level health care

This project is to continue with active case finding & early detection of TB and Leprosy cases with correct management & quality services, ACSM, scaling up of MDR shorter treatment regimen, infection control, prevention of leprosy disabilities, operational research and […]

This project is to continue with active case finding & early detection of TB and Leprosy cases with correct management & quality services, ACSM, scaling up of MDR shorter treatment regimen, infection control, prevention of leprosy disabilities, operational research and […]

Capacity improvement of general health staff in disability care at primary level health care

Teritiary level care center for leprosy

OPD, POID, Diagnostics, Treatment

Priotirizing three main courses of actions: First of all, strengthening DHW institutional presence in West Africa through setting up and operationalizing a robust and efficient regional office. Then, using such foundation as a springboard, DAHW will endeavour to become the […]

Capacity improvement of general health staff in providing leprosy services at primary level health care

Active case detection; care and hospitalisation for new and former leprosy patients

Active case detection; care and hospitalisation for new and former leprosy patients

Active case detection; care and hospitalisation for new and former leprosy patients

Medical and social aid for former patients

Active case detection; care and hospitalisation for new and former leprosy patients

Active case detection; care and hospitalisation for new and former leprosy patients

Quality services for leprosy management, including monitoring; training; active case detection; MDT distribution; resistance surveillance; and WLD activities.

Active case detection; care and hospitalisation for new and former leprosy patients

Active case detection; care and hospitalisation for new and former leprosy patients

Monitoring; training; active case detection; MDT distribution; Resistance surveillance; Economic reintegration; WLD activities

Monitoring; active case detection; MDT distribution; resistance surveillance.

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

Monitoring; training; active case detection; awareness campaigns; MDT distribution; Resistance surveillance; Organising WLD activities

Monitoring; training; active case detection; MDT distribution; resistance surveillance; WLD activities

To establish a new governance structure to effectively manage Felehansen, ensure the smooth operation of related programs, and outline organizational strategies for effective activities.

Construction of 3 classrooms for the elementary school, 2 children’s huts for the kindergarten, equipment for 3 classrooms and 2 children’s huts and rehabilitation of two hygiene blocks in the social rehabilitation village.

Individuals in prolonged or sustained contact with leprosy patients are at an increased risk of getting leprosy themselves. Contact investigation and management, in which contacts of leprosy patients are traced in the community and screened for leprosy, is an important […]

This project provides support throughout the continuum of care: active case finding, facilitation into treatment, complications management, ulcer care, footwear distribution, pre- / post -operative care for reconstructive surgeries; prevention of disability, socio-economic rehabilitation and promotion of patients’ rights through […]

To contribute to reducing morbidity due to leprosy among the 400 leprosy affected people through comprehensive leprosy care.

Community Development Strategy for Equal Opportunity for people with disabilities, including those affected by leprosy. The strategy is based on the synergy of efforts of the State, local partners, and people with disabilities as well as their families.

The study will train the leprosy health staff on the adapted cognitive based compassionate training (CBCT) modules- (post baseline survey and develop training module/adapt CBCT), so as to reduce stigma and improve quality of life of persons affected by leprosy

A modular smartphone application that screens for five interconnected verticals at the household level: Socio demographics, WASH, Nutrition, Disability, and Disease. A semi-automated layered logic grades input information and populates customized homebased interventions for disability management based on global best […]

People with disability including leprosy will be free from stigma and discrimination, enjoy full participation in social and economic life, access treatment, and mainstreamed in the community.

this project is to address the lack of resources for leprosy and disability services in Niger by providing and/or supporting good quality, sustainable and community-based leprosy control and disability services, and to overcome negative attitudes and stigma for a society […]

To provide 30 children with the opportunity to continue their primary, middle and high school education. To provide vocational training to 60 youth to create entrepreneurship and employment opportunities. To teach 6 facilitators and 167 members of self-help groups to […]

Care for former patients + Economic reintegration projects

To increase detection of hidden leprosy cases and improve leprosy expertise through collaborative action of partners, the Leprosy Association, churches and Government institutions.

Economic and social empowerment and inclusion of women marginalized by Leprosy, disability and extreme poverty through thier education, employment and increased participation in family and community

Strengthening Local Initiatives and Capacity Enhancement of Leprosy Affected Communities

The disadvantaged children especially girl child of SHG members are prepared for higher education and qualityliving.