Post Exposure Prophylaxis and Community (PEPCOM)

Country: Indonesia

Location(s): East Java

PEPCOM intervention is aiming at reducing the incidence of leprosy in Indramayu District, West Java. The intervention combines post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) using contact approach and PEP using community empowerment and active involvement (COM) to support Intensive Case Finding (ICF). In 2024-2026, the project will continue the effort to achieve the goal of reducing leprosy new cases in Indramayu through the following key activities: (1) Capacity building of health leprosy workers; (2) Capacity building of influencing community members (ICMs); (3) Raising awareness and securing buy in and supports from policy makers; (4) Providing support to persons affected by leprosy.

ILEP Members involved

NLR
Agus Wijayanto

The Leprosy Mission

Partners

District Health Office

Physical facilities involved