Study into the experiences of mental health difficulties and understandings of recovery for individuals living with Leprosy in India

Assessment of mental health of leproy affected communities

To enhance the holistic well-being (physical, mental, and socio-economic) of persons affected by leprosy by improving self-support members’ knowledge and skills in self-care and disability prevention, strengthening mental motivators’ capacity for effective counseling and community support, and advocating for their […]

Mental Wellebing project that provides community counselling through trained volunteers, professional structured counselling and referrals to govermental mental health services in Bogura. Additional activities include ulcer care, training, capacity building of federations and advocay with local authorities.

To mitigate the stigma of Hansen’s disease and promote the social inclusion of persons affected by leprosy and their families in Colombia by strengthening organizational leadership, implementing community actions to reduce discrimination, and enhancing Felehansen’s sustainability.

The aim is to assess adherence levels (quantiative), and contributory factors (qualiative), to MDT adherence among 160-200 patients currently on MDT treatment in three Referral Centres, and make recommendations on how to appropriately improve MDT adherence .

Teritiary level care center for leprosy

To assess the use of the anti-PGL-I UCP-LFA as a tool for measuring M. leprae infection among children as a proxy for transmission in north-west Bangladesh.

Reduce transmission through PEP-SDR approach

Planning, conducting quality and innovative Leprosy research according to international scientific standardsPromote partnership that addresses global leprosy research targets, working with existing or new collaborators worldwide Disseminate the information and findings of the initiatives at national and international level

Naini hospital is a renowned leprosy hospital providing quality tertiary care for patients with leprosy, as well as other diseases including skin diseases, diabetes, and cardiac diseases. Naini hospital also provides a wide range of outreach services providing medical care […]

Support for the implementation of the Provincial leprosy Control programme to reduce the burden of leprosy in the communities

Nationwide Leprosy Control Program with 9 establishments for disease consultations. Active and Passive case detection by technical field staff. Training of medical and nursing student about leprosy and discrimination. Promotion and inclusion of leprosy-affected individuals in social assistance programs. The […]

Goal of National LEPROSY Eradication ProgramGovernment Health System have improved capacity to address the health service needs of people affected by leprosy

Support to National Leprosy Control Programme and to National Referral Centre of Cumura. Includes training, monitoring, and active case detection.

Improved quality and sustainability of leprosy, NTD & disability services CSL Danja Referral hospital and in Maradi Region

Supporting the programm and training medical teams

Medical and social aid for former patients

To improve the overall health and well-being of persons affected by leprosy through providing holistic, need-based care and thereby supporting the National Leprosy Program (NLEP) to progress towards zero leprosy in India.

This multi country exchange project contributes in capacity building of TLMN staff by providing capacity building exchange opportunities to improve accessible, quality leprosy services,increase dignity and empowerment as well as socialintegration of people marginalized by leprosy, disability and other causes […]