'Accompanied MDT' in NLEP implies:-
Accompanied MDT in NLEP : - If patient is unable to come to collect his/her MDT from clinic, any responsible person from family or village can collect it; Designed to help patients who have to interrupt their treatment due to any avoidable reason. Especially useful for irregular patients. Gives patients a choice; patients can collect entire MDT course when diagnosed after proper counseling. Extra edge: - NLEP launched Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign on Anti-leprosy day, in 2017, to generate awareness, reduce stigma & improve self-repoing of the cases. - This is done through postures of a school girl called 'SAPNA' who spreads awareness in the community. - Nikusth is used for data managment of leprosy cases. - Mycobacterium Indicus Prani (MiP) vaccine is given for pts with multibacillary leprosy & their contacts.