Introducing calendar blister packs to improve patient compliance and simplify dispensing of drugs. Improving the quality of treatment and care by regular supervision of the clinics. Introducing the deformity care techniques used in Borsad Taluka, India. Leprosy has been virtually eliminated from most districts in the country. Leprosy has been included in the curriculum of paramedical schools.
Project team is highly motivated and competent.
Certain instances of misdiagnosis in hospital out-patient departments. Encouraging patients to turn directly to the leprosy clinics instead of to aryuvedic practitioners who do not have a cure for leprosy. Reaching patients who do not have access to mass media. Coverage in the northern provinces sparse because of the political situation. Improve diagnostic skills of medical staff in hospital out-patient departments and other health care providers.