[Status of the integration of the antileprosy campaign in the general health services in Senegal]

Abstract

The survey on the integration of leprosy control in Senegal with the general health services has shown that the level of integration varies according to the services offered. Both strong and weak points have been detected and it is therefore advisable to reinforce the findings that are positive and to seek solutions to the problems. 82.1% of the male nurses in charge of health center included in the survey have already had to refer suspected cases of leprosy to the Leprosy Specialist for confirmation. In 85.7% of the cases, it is the Nurses-Persons in Charge who administer the supervised dose of multidrug therapy. The external validity of this study is problematic; nevertheless, these results could still draw the attention of administrators, decision-makers, and other persons of influence to the problems that could curb the integration of leprosy control with the general health services.