Midterm Independent Evaluation of National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP), Government of India

Agency : DGHS, Government of India

The purpose of the assignment was to carry out a midterm independent evaluation of the NLEP activities in the XIth plan period (2009-2010) and to gain a complete understanding of the immediate project impacts.

The evaluation was conducted to assess the qualitative and quantitative achievement of the program both in rural and urban areas; and the progress on disability prevention and medical rehabilitation services with emphasis on quality management and the technical support provided by partners in leprosy including the local NGOs. The study was carried out across 10 states: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

The study recommended strengthening of general healthcare services in order to provide quality services to leprosy affected people and greater emphasis on creating awareness of curability of the disease. The report has been submitted to the Government of India.


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