Leprosy Control Programme in Nepal
Goal, objectives, strategies and targets of the leprosy control programme
Vision: Leprosy free Nepal
Goal : End the consequences of leprosy including disability and stigma
Guiding principles
- Stewardship and system strengthening
- Expedite the elimination process in high prevalence districts
- Collaboration, coordination and partnership
- Community involvement
- Integration, equity and social inclusion
- Linkages with Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals
Strategies
- Expand and Enhance early case detection through selected diverse approaches (ISDT)
- Strive to achieve the surveillance performance indicators
- Modernize and intensify the service delivery pathways for ensuring quality services
- Heighten the collaboration and partnership for Leprosy-Free Nepal
- Enhance support mechanism for people infected and affected by leprosy
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District-wise leprosy prevalence in FY 2073/74
A total of 3,054 new leprosy cases were detected and put under multi drug therapy (MDT) in 2072/73, of which 2,559 were under treatment and receiving MDT at the end of the fiscal year. A national registered prevalence rate of 0.89 cases per 10,000 population was reported this 2072/73 (2015/16) which is below the elimination cut-off point of 1 case per 10,000 population as set by WHO. Among new cases 109 (3.6%) had Grade 2 disability (G2D) and 220 (7.2%) were child cases.
Source of Info: DoHS, Annual Report 2072/73 (2015/16)
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