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 Canada
Maryse Legault

DAHW (German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association)

Partners

Physical facilities involved