Introducing leprosy post-exposure prophylaxis into the health systems of India, Nepal and Indonesia: a case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leprosy has a wide range of clinical and socio-economic consequences. India, Indonesia and Nepal contribute significantly to the global leprosy burden. After integration, the health systems are pivotal in leprosy service delivery. The Leprosy Post Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) program is ongoing to investigate the feasibility of providing single dose rifampicin (SDR) as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to the contacts of leprosy cases in various health systems. We aim to compare national leprosy control programs, and adapted LPEP strategies in India, Nepal and Indonesia. The purpose is to establish a baseline of the health system's situation and document the subsequent adjustment of LPEP, which will provide the context for interpreting the LPEP results in future.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Tiwari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5622547 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature