The National Leprosy Control Program
The National Leprosy Control Program was launched by the Govt. of India in 1955. objective of this program was to control the leprosy by early detection of cases and treatment by dapsone ( monodrug therapy).in 1983 the National Leprosy Control Program was converted to National Leprosy Eradication Program .
objectives of NLEP are
- Early detection through active surveillance by the trained health workers;
- Regular treatment of cases by providing Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) .
- Intensified health education and public awareness campaigns to remove social stigma attached to the disease.
- Appropriate medical rehabilitation and leprosy ulcer care services.
- Decentralized integrated leprosy services through General Health Care system.
- Early detection & complete treatment of new leprosy cases.
- Carrying out house hold contact survey in detection of Multibacillary (MB) & child cases.
- Early diagnosis & prompt MDT, through routine and special efforts
- Involvement of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in the detection & complete treatment of Leprosy cases for leprosy work
- Strengthening of Disability Prevention & Medical Rehabilitation (DPMR) services.
- Information, Education & Communication (IEC) activities in the community to improve self-reporting to Primary Health Centre (PHC) and reduction of stigma.
- Intensive monitoring and supervision at Primary Health Centre/Community Health Centre.
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