We coordinate a comprehensive review of leprosy programme activities tailored to each country in collaboration with the National Leprosy Programme and regional and international leprosy experts. Review teams conduct fieldwork to collect national- and district-level leprosy data. Indicators encompass both medical and social aspects of the disease, including stigma and discrimination. The review includes meetings with healthcare practitioners (nurses, doctors, clinic staff, dermatologists, and leprosy specialists) and focus groups and interviews with persons affected by the disease and community members. The findings from the country review inform the development of a national Zero Leprosy Roadmap.
The National Leprosy Programme of Tanzania conducted a review of leprosy activities in partnership with the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) in late November. The review was requested by Tanzania’s National Leprosy Programme, headed by Dr Deusdedit Kamara. The objective of the country review … Read More >
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 >
Dr. Maria de Jesus joined the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy review team in Mozambique last month. She shares her experience conducting the review of leprosy activities alongside the National Leprosy Programme in Nampula Province. Can you describe your role as a member of … Read More >
In November 2020, the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy worked with the Ghanaian National Leprosy Programme to conduct a country review and develop a roadmap to zero leprosy for Ghana. This video highlights our country review process, which is one component of the Zero Leprosy … Read More >
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) conducted its country review of Côte d’Ivoire in mid-April. The review was requested by Côte d’Ivoire’s National Leprosy Programme, headed by Dr. Marcellin Assie. The objective of the country review was to take stock of the programme’s current … Read More >
In late November the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy conducted its country review of Ghana. The review was requested by the Ghanaian National Leprosy Programme, headed by Dr Benedict Quao. The objective of the country review was to take stock of the programme’s current status … Read More >
In October the Partnership conducted its second country review of 2019 in Morocco. The review was requested by the Moroccan National Leprosy Programme, headed by Dr. Ibtissam Khoudri. The objective of the country review was to take stock of the programme’s current status and define key priorities for the future.
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) conducted a two-week long country review in Nepal in July 2019.