Migration in Leprosy Patients in India

Country: India

Location(s): Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Chandigarh

A pilot research study to understand the impact of migration among people affected by leprosy and its consequences on treatment and other health seeking behavior in four states in India. Recommended policy guidelines will be developed along with a data framework for the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) to include the migratory leprosy patient population.

ILEP Members involved

FAIRMED
John Kurian George

American Leprosy Missions
Sunil Anand

Damien Foundation Belgium
Mugudalabetta Shivakumar

NLR
Ashok Agarwal

Partners

Ministry of Health, Novartis Healthcare Private Limited, CHANGESCAPE

Physical facilities involved

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