Transformation of a leprosy hospital in Nepal into a rehabilitation centre: the Green Pastures Hospital experience

Brandsma, J. W.; Schwarz, R; Anderson, A. M.; Herm, F

doi:10.47276/lr.76.4.267

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“…1 ), with an estimated population of 29.9 million and life expectancy at birth of 70 years. 12 The World Bank categorizes Nepal as a low-income country, with a gross national income per capita of $790 and more than 25% of the population living below the poverty line. 2 Fig.…”

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Rehabilitation in Nepal

Dhakal¹,

Groves

2019

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

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Rehabilitation in Nepal

Dhakal¹,

Groves

2019

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

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“…There are various ways to reduce the impact of stigma and discrimination targeted at different levels. Integration of services for a stigmatised condition into general health services has been shown to have a destigmatising impact in India and Nepal [ 48 , 49 ]. For leprosy, support groups for self-care and livelihoods have helped individuals affected by the disease to develop coping mechanisms and resilience [ 11 , 50 ].…”

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A global call for action to tackle skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) through integration: An ambitious step change

et al. 2023

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On 8 June 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released pivotal guidance, “Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: A strategic framework for integrated control and management of skin-related neglected tropical diseases.” Skin-related neglected tropical diseases, or skin NTDs, comprise a group of NTDs that produce signs and symptoms on the skin and include at least 9 diseases or disease groups. Moving away from disease-specific approaches, it is anticipated that synergies will be identified and integrated building on this shared feature, where possible, to achieve a greater health impact. This paper intends to draw attention to the prospects created by this scheme. The framework is a key basis for a proposal produced by WHO dedicated to skin NTD integration and describes the practical opportunities for this evolving strategy. It underlines the wider health benefits that will follow, thus working towards Universal Health Coverage and skin health for all.

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“…These can often be changed with little effort, such as through changing clinic hours or days, or by integrating the specific services into existing general services. opening up existing special, so-called vertical leprosy services to general patients has also been shown to be effective (Brandsma, Schwarz, Anderson, & Herm, 2005). (Vertical services are health or other services that are dedicated to a particular disease or health condition, such as leprosy or mental illness.…”

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confidence: 99%