Supporting Those Affected by Leprosy

We can end the suffering caused by leprosy with your support.
With the right resources, we believe we can be the generation that defeats leprosy, a disease that has tormented millions of people for thousands of years.VET is currently involved in five different thematic areas, namely, Health, Education, Skill development, Livelihood & Rights and Entitlements. vet has a dedicated cadre of Leprosy Program Advisors and Community based Rehabilitation Co-ordinators.Inclusive support for persons affected by leprosy 

Training of Health staff are organised regularly on leprosy & its care and prevention of transmission and disabilities including several components under VET The trainings aim for increase in awareness and scientific knowledge, but also stigma, and the different schemes and care modules and mechanisms, Trainings also sensitize the service providers and promote action plan, and actual delivery of timely and quality services-including basic psychological support and other mental health and well-being services.

The health staff include Medical Officers, Paramedical Workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), ASHA, and others.

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions caused by a variety of pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins) and associated with devastating health, social and economic consequences. NTDs are mainly prevalent among impoverished communities in tropical areas, although some have a much larger geographical distribution.

It is estimated that NTDs affect more than 1 billion people, while the number of people requiring NTD interventions (both preventive and curative) is 1.6 billion.

The epidemiology of NTDs is complex and often related to environmental conditions. Many of them are vector-borne, have animal reservoirs and are associated with complex life cycles. All these factors make their public-health control challenging.