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Article: Role of dermatologist in leprosy elimination and post-elimination era.
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- Leprosy Review
- Article date:
- March 1, 2007
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India is a country where leprosy has been endemic for many decades. There is no doubt that due to concerted efforts of dedicated dermatologists and leprologists, (1,2) it has been possible to reach the target of elimination in the year 2005. (3) In India, leprosy services have been delivered through specialized vertical setup for about 50 years. (4) However, in the post-elimination era, with a low prevalence of disease, as a part of the global strategy, leprosy services have been integrated within the existing vast infrastructure of the General Health System (GHS). This is now the well-accepted strategy to provide leprosy services in a cost effective, equitable and ...