By the end of the Zero Leprosy Project, within the next 3 years (2024-2026), the goal is to reduce leprosy transmission by 30% (in average) within the 37 districts (intervention areas) in Indonesia by improving participation (increasing inclusion or reduce exclusion) of persons affected by leprosy and strengthening integration of policy and programs across multi stakeholders. Nationwide, our project’s goal is to also contribute to replication and implementation of the National Action Plan in other endemic districts (non-intervention areas) through advocacy and provision of technical support, w ..read more

Supporting the NLEP to implement Leprosy Control programs,through combined support from the World Health Organization (WHO ..read more

Supporting WHO activities to strengthen leprosy programs in 40 countries and 6 WHO regional offices ..read more

Improvement of health in the population of Lukula in Kongo central ..read more

In India, more than 400 million people get infected with neglected tropical diseases each year, especially the poor and marginalized population. The life situation has a decisive influence on how the infection affects and develops and often leads to lifelong disabilities. These include leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and trachoma. Therefore, hygienic living conditions and quick access to specialized medical services are crucial to alleviate the burden of illness among those affected. The project will reach about 300,000 people • an improved individual and collective awareness of WASH as an ..read more

This project provides support throughout the continuum of care: active case finding, facilitation into treatment, complications management, ulcer care, footwear distribution, pre- / post -operative care for reconstructive surgeries; prevention of disability, socio-economic rehabilitation and promotion of patients’ rights through Self Support Groups; and health systems strengthening ..read more

This project provides support throughout the continuum of care: active case finding, facilitation into treatment, complications management, ulcer care, footwear distribution, pre- / post -operative care for reconstructive surgeries; prevention of disability, socio-economic rehabilitation and promotion of patients’ rights through Self Support Groups; and health systems strengthening ..read more

UL is implemented in 10 subdistricts in Bekasi District, West Java, partnering with private health sector providers and the health office to increase their capacity in diagnosing, recording and managing leprosy. Moreover, the project endeavors to raise public awareness regarding accurate information about leprosy. Additionally, it engages in advocacy efforts with local governments, urging them to establish a national referral system and allocate financial resources to implement leprosy control programs effectively in urban areas ..read more

Targets NTDs (including Leprosy) and inter givernmental collaboration between health and social services, capacity building of health workers, strengthening communities of people with disabilities and women headed families ..read more

The project will develop an operational, harmonized and scalable model for CBGs of people affected by leprosy and other disabling NTDs. This innovative model will integrate preferred self-care/self-support/self-help practices, as well as other activities addressing the existing structural, behavioural, psychosocial, and mental health theories through a comprehensive consultation process with ILEP members, local NGOs, government stakeholders and, most importantly, people affected by leprosy and other NTDs themselves ..read more