01474nas a2200157   4500000000100000008004100001260001000042653001900052100001500071245009900086856009800185300001200283490000700295520100000302022001401302       2022                            d  bLepra10aGeneral Energy1 aEdmiston M00aLaunch of the global leprosy mapping initiative- mapping priorities to achieve leprosy targets  uhttps://leprosyreview.org/admin/public/api/lepra/website/getDownload/63947541afaac16ce31ff85b  a437-4400 v933 a<p>To support the achievement of global leprosy targets, there is a need for improved leprosy data management and mapping. At the 2022 International Leprosy Congress, the Global Leprosy Mapping Initiative was announced with a goal to develop tools, processes, and best practices to support ministries of health to map leprosy, with a focus on capacity building, sustainability, and knowledge exchange to facilitate the achievement of global leprosy targets. This initiative will build on lessons learned from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project, bringing together a diverse group of leprosy stakeholders to support the development of global leprosy data and mapping standards, tools, and resources. This approach will allow for greater efficiencies in targeting interventions, facilitate advocacy and fundraising, and will support countries on the path to achieve zero leprosy. As the project is implemented over the next 3 years and beyond, partners are invited to engage and collaborate.</p>
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