Request for Proposals: Research to Address Special Topics in Leprosy

The Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center (NTD-SC) at The Task Force for Global Health is currently soliciting proposals for operational research to address special topics in leprosy.  

Research supported by this call would help define existing barriers and opportunities in order to provide guidance as to how local health services can leverage existing platforms to ensure sustainability as they roll out PEP and other novel strategies. Additionally, developing community engagement strategies can help to reduce some of the social stigma that individuals face when seeking care for leprosy. At the clinical level, developing tools or strategies to strengthen understanding about leprosy and its manifestations will help to improve the diagnosis and treatment for those affected and their contacts. This is especially important when thinking about maintaining knowledge as prevalence decreases and clinicians do not regularly see suspected leprosy cases.