Integrating Community Engagement in Zero Leprosy Efforts: A Pathway to Sustainable Early Detection, Control and Elimination

Integrating Community Engagement in Zero Leprosy Efforts: A Pathway to Sustainable Early Detection, Control and Elimination

Community engagement has emerged as a critical component in the effective control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), particularly in regions with persistent stigma and limited healthcare access. Drawing on case studies from Brazil, India, and Nigeria, this opinion piece explores...

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Main Authors: Anil Fastenau, Matthew Willis, Constanze Vettel, Sophie C. W. Stuetzle, Srilekha Penna, Priyanka Chahal, Fabian Schlumberger, Mowmita Basak Mow, Ngozi Ekeke, Joseph Ngozi Chukwu, Patricia D. Deps
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
community engagement
leprosy
Zero Leprosy
leprosy elimination
community-based approaches
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/9/12/296
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