Table 4b:
4. What can be done differently in leprosy control in Nigeria?
5. Recommendations
Themes
References
4. Lessons Learned - what can be done differently in leprosy
control in Nigeria?
“As much as we have our ideas as an
organization, our efforts should be complemented by the higher
authorities.
Need for government commitment and support
“We the NGOs are just here
to support, the leprosy control programme is government’s. We demand
increased commitment from the state government such that the only form
of funding available will not be from the NGOs.”
Reintegration is now the best practice
“It is fundamental to note
that the settlements are no longer in existence. It’s now ”best
practice” that persons affected are integrated back into the community
so that they can live among their family members.”
Advocacy and Human rights efforts should be improved.
“Promoting and
protecting the rights of persons affected with leprosy by public
education which can be effected by the stakeholders in the media- PLWL
Edo state.”
Leprosy has become neglected even among neglected diseases.
“I will
say it’s a situation of neglect not just because the government decides
to neglect it. ”It’s neglected out of the neglected diseases” because
it’s still neglected even among other neglected tropical
diseases.”
5. Recommendations
Empowerment of Persons affected with leprosy
”teach them how to fish,
don’t just give them fish, that’s my recommendation”. I solicit for food
and other basic needs but it doesn’t solve all the problems. We have to
ensure that they don’t become a liability, this will even ease the
pressure on the government.”
Advocacy against stigmatization
“improve advocacy against
stigmatization”
Need for Governmental and Organisations intervention
“Government always collect their details and make promises but they
don’t get anything”
Government should take the lead in the care after the cure of the
persons affected with leprosy.”
Provision of basic amenities by the government
“Government should put
better facilities in place for people with leprosy and make basic
amenities accessible to them. This will hasten their healing and improve
sanitation and hygiene and improve sanitation and
hygiene.”
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