Reduce the burden of Leprosy and other NTDs Uganda

Country: Uganda

Location(s): Mayuge, Kumi, Madi-Okollo, Arua, Koboko, Yumbe, Lira, Kwania, Hoima and Kasese

Supporting the health system of Uganda to build the capacity of health workers and community workers through Village Health Teams to diagnose, manage and suspect leprosy. GLRA Uganda supports the linkage of individuals with and affected by leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases with other members of the civil society for saving – and credit schemes to support their livelihoods.

ILEP Members involved

DAHW (German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association)
Consolata Mpambaara

Partners

Ministry of Health

Physical facilities involved