Leprosy Support to State TB & Leprosy Control Programme Nigeria
Country: Nigeria
Location(s): Oyo, Osun, Lagos, Ogun, Kwara, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti
The objectives of this project are: early detection via continued training of health care workers on how to diagnose early signs of Leprosy (training is extended to cover all the health workers in the primary health care facilities and in DOTS Centres); prevention of disability via prompt treatment and POID sessions and offering free reconstructive surgery for those with disabilities and deformities; running regular mobile clinics to manage other comorbid diseases; rehabilitation and integration into the community via small microfinance projects; provision of solar Inverter for electricity; Construction of Blocks of rooms with modern amenities, toilets and Kitchen; provision of Borehole water for easy access to portable water.
ILEP Members involved
Damien Foundation BelgiumIvy Joy Sule