PEP++ 24-Month Follow-Up in Nepal

NLR Nepal has completed screening of 23,961 contacts during the 24-month follow-up of the PEP++ study, detecting 20 new leprosy cases across 25 municipalities in Madhesh Province. This milestone demonstrates the importance of preventive treatment and active surveillance in the journey towards zero leprosy.

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Nand Lal Banstola is the Technical Director of NLR Nepal, with extensive experience in leprosy control, disability inclusion, public health, and community-based development. His expertise includes research, geospatial information systems (GIS) and mapping, data management and analysis, program planning, monitoring, and evaluation. He is committed to using evidence and technology to strengthen healthcare services, promote human dignity, and contribute to a Nepal where no leprosy remains.