Leprosy
Mailing List, July 7th, 2009
Ref.:
Recommendation to examine household contacts of new leprosy
cases. (see link)
From:
Soutar D,
London
,
UK
http://www.searo.who.int/EN/Section980/Section2572/Section2578_14961.htm
Dear
Dr Noto,
In
reference to the note posted by Dr Bhakti (LML July 3rd,
2009) I should bring to the attention of readers that the Enhanced
Global Strategy on Leprosy agreed on by WHO and its partners in
Delhi
in April 2009 specifically includes the recommendation to
examine all household contacts of newly detected cases. (See
the link to the WHO release about the Enhanced Strategy). This
I believe represents a very positive step towards ensuring early
detection, prevention of disability and ultimately curtailment of
transmission.
Regards,
Douglas
Soutar
General Secretary
International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations
Tel: 44 (0) 207 602 69 25 – Fax: 44 (0) 207 371 16 21 –
Website: www.ilep.org.uk
E-mail: doug.soutar@ilep.org.uk
