Introduction

Leprosy is a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae

which primarily affects skin and peripheral nerves.
Current Scenario In Nepal

• Currently in elimination phase.

• Nationwide prevalence of less than 0.92/10,000 people.

 Really??
• Although the data published by Depart of Health Services
show leprosy is in elimination phase since 2009, truth is far
from it.
Evidence(in Kantipur daily dated 1st Jan
2018 pg. 6)
Problem Statements:
• Due to lack of proper reporting of
leprosy cases from periphery to Leprosy
Control Division and huge
communication gap between them.
• Inadequacy and inaccuracy of data on
the burden of leprosy received in the
last decade.
• “Led to over-early declaration of
elimination of leprosy from the
country”.
 Goals and Objectives
Goal
To reduce further the burden of
leprosy and to break the channel
of transmission from person to
person by providing quality
services to all affected
communities.
Objectives
• To eliminate leprosy and further
reduce its burden
• To reduce disability due to
leprosy.
• To reduce stigma in communities
against leprosy
• To provide high quality services
for all persons affected by leprosy.
• To integrate leprosy in integrated
health care delivery for the
provision of quality services.
• To maintain the situation of
elimination of leprosy.
Resources and Priorities
Resources
• Manpower: District Leprosy
Officer, trained dermatologist
and other medical personnel
• Funds: WHO, The
Netherlands Leprosy Relief,
Leprosy Mission Nepal, Nepal
Leprosy Trust and
International Nepal
Federation
• Materials: Microscopy,
esthesiometer
Priorities
• Early case detection through
both active and passive
means
• Giving appropriate training to
the medical personnel
• Advertisements directed to
the early symptoms of
Leprosy
• Proper and orderly recording
of the cases