The purpose of this Operational Manual is to provide guidance for managers of national leprosy programmes (or equivalent entities) to adapt and implement the Global Leprosy Strategy in their own countries. It follows the structure of the global strategy, providing a list of suggested actions under each of the three strategic pillars: i) strengthen government ownership and partnerships; ii) stop leprosy and its complications; and iii) stop discrimination and promote inclusion.

Les services antilépreux ont été intégrés dans les services de santé généraux dans la plupart des pays d’endémie ; une plus grande importance est accordée ici à la nécessité de mettre en place un système de référence efficace, dans le cadre d’un programme intégré. Il est essentiel d’établir une bonne communication entre toutes les parties intervenant dans la prise en charge des personnes touchées par la lèpre et handicapéespar cette maladie.

The purpose of this Operational Manual is to provide guidance for managers of national leprosy programmes (or equivalent entities) to adapt and implement the Global Leprosy Strategy in their own countries. It follows the structure of the global strategy, providing a list of suggested actions under each of the three strategic pillars: i) strengthen government ownership and partnerships; ii) stop leprosy and its complications; and iii) stop discrimination and promote inclusion.