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[Future strategies for global leprosy control].
Koichi Suzuki1, Shuichi Mori, Norihisa Ishii
1Department of Bioregulation, Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.
Summary
The World Health Organization
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Control
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Leprosy elimination remains a global health priority.
- Nine countries are yet to achieve the leprosy elimination goal.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has outlined a 5-year strategy (2006-2010) for leprosy control.
Purpose:
- To outline the WHO's strategic plan for leprosy control from 2006 to 2010.
- To project the future decline in newly detected leprosy cases.
- To emphasize key strategies for achieving leprosy elimination.
Summary:
- The WHO's 5-year leprosy control strategy (2006-2010) aims for global elimination.
- Key strategies include early detection, accurate diagnosis, prompt treatment, and disability prevention.
- Continued leprosy control activities are crucial for future success.
Impact:
- Anticipates a future decline in new leprosy cases.
- Highlights the importance of sustained global efforts in leprosy control.
- Contributes to the ongoing pursuit of leprosy eradication worldwide.