In our fight against leprosy, we have initiated four priority programmes to direct our work. These are in line with the global leprosy strategy of the World health Organization and the Triple Zero campaign of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations. They also contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development of Goals of the United Nations.
Strengthening National Leprosy Eradication Program: NLR India has promoted early case detection and prevention of disability in the program. NLR India is supporting new initiatives taken by Central Leprosy Division (CLD), such as Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC), SPARSH (anti- discriminatory behavior change communication, BCC), web based information system (Nikushth), Mathematical modeling of NLEP, use of GIS and strengthening DPMR services.
Capacity building of general health care staff is continued through formal trainings, on the job training and hand holding during field visits, by our LPAs.
Combined Self-care:- All the persons detected for leprosy are givenMulti-Drug Therapy (MDT) and they become cured but in some of them deformities/ disabilities may remain forever because of the permanent nerve damage. Their hands and feet become anesthetic and weak. This condition makes them susceptible to develop progressive secondary disabilities like ulcers, contractures, blindness etc., which often goes unnoticed or ignored. Therefore, prevention of these secondary disabilities is essential to preserve the functioning of parts like hands, feet and eyes for performing routine daily activities. Here we help them with training in self-care practices.
Keeping in mind the need of other disabilities and to broaden the scope of disability inclusive development, NLR India Foundation has promoted the combined self-care (CSC) projects combining persons with disability due to leprosy and disabled persons due to lymphatic filariasis who all require life-long morbidity management, life-long care and behavioral change.
Combined self-care was started in 6 Primary Health Centres in 2018. 242 people with disabilities joined. In all cases, the worsening of disabilities was prevented.
To enable inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities including persons affected by leprosy,NLR India has successfully established Community based People’s Institutions in the forms of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Village Development Committees (VDCs), Block Development Committees (BDCs), Disabled People’s organizations (DPOs) and Leprosy People’s Organization (LPO). These institutions have successfully demonstrated their effectiveness in community-based rehabilitation of persons with disabilities including families affected by leprosy. Though these structures, people are able to voice for their right and entitlements with the duty bearers and lead an empowered and dignified life.
SPARSH campaign under National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP) on 30th January involving Panchayati Raj Institutions have been very successful in which oaths were taken by the leaders and the community not to discriminate with persons affected by leprosy. NLR India played a major role. Rallies and meetings were supported by NLR India during anti leprosy fortnight. Involvement of village volunteers in LCDC for early case detection was promoted by NLR India under the program, integrated and combined self-care removed stigma.
NLR India Foundation wishes that the persons affected by leprosy and other disabilities are given equal opportunities in terms of livelihoods, socio-cultural participation and in decision making process without any discrimination. Innovative approaches are implemented for regaining self-esteem by affected persons and reduced discrimination by community.
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Read MoreWomen from SHG of NLR India supported leprosy colonies were felicitated by our Country Director and staff members with a Certificate of Motivation on the occasion of International Women’s Day, for their hard work in nurturing their family and being an inspiration for other women in the community, at NLR India’s branch office.”
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Read MoreNLR Delhi team with Unite English Medium School for creating awareness about leprosy on World Leprosy Day 2020.
NLR India is in the spirit of creating students as ‘The change agents’ for the society for sensitive issues like leprosy.
Read MoreCountry Director Dr. Ashok Agarwal and Dr. Suchitra Lisam Project coordinator (PEP++) from NLR India creating awareness regarding symptoms, prevention, and treatment of leprosy.
Leprosy is curable, let’s end the stigma associated.
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