Uganda’s National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme developed a Zero Leprosy Action Plan. Core Team members, Dr Stavia Turyahabwe, Dr Rose Kengonzi, and Dr Joseph Kawuma, report on what was achieved and reflect on the next steps toward ending leprosy in Uganda. Video transcript: Dr Stavia … Read More >
In previous years Uganda focused on controlling leprosy. Now Uganda turns toward a new goal: achieving zero leprosy. A future without leprosy in Uganda is within reach, and together, we will achieve it.
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) conducted its country review of the National Leprosy Programme of Uganda in October. The review was requested by Uganda’s National Leprosy Programme, headed by Dr. Rose Kengonzi and Assistant Commissioner Dr. Stavia Turyahabwe. The objective of the country … Read More >
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) is working toward a world without leprosy through a country-by-country strategy. We bring together partners in-country and international stakeholders to work on country-led customized strategies that address local needs and priorities to end leprosy (Hansen’s disease). The Global … Read More >