Health Department Arunachal Pradesh

National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)

Arunachal Pradesh achieved the elimination target of Leprosy in 2004-05 with prevalence rate below 1 case per 10,000 population. The Health Department continues surveillance, awareness campaigns, disability prevention, ASHA training and active search activities across districts to ensure early detection and rehabilitation support.

25

New Cases

3800

ASHA Workers

04

Sanatoriums

83

MCR Footwear Distributed

Block Wise Information (2017-18)

District Block PHC Estimated Population New Cases ANCDR / 100000 Balance Cases PR / 10000
Tawang District Tawang Block 22,501 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Kitpi Block 3,443 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Zang Block 6,429 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Zemthang Block 3,432 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Mukto Block 4,287 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Lumla Block 7,236 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Dudunghar Block 3,324 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Lhou Block 4,726 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Bongkhar Block 1,473 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Thingbu Block 1,868 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Total 58,719 Nil Nil Nil Nil
West Kameng District Bomdila Block 11,585 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Nafra Block 8,684 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Dirang Block 21,697 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Kalaktang Block 7,768 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Thrizino Block 5,769 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Thembang Block 1,565 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Shergoan Block 3,608 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Rupa Block 7,916 Nil Nil Nil Nil
Total 98,631 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Special Activities During 2017-18

District Blocks Covered Population Examined Total Cases Disability Cases Child Cases
Papum Pare 1 Block 14,551 3,560 Nil Nil Nil
Tirap 1 Block 3,502 750 Nil Nil Nil
Anjaw 1 Block 5,260 1,790 Nil Nil Nil
Grand Total 10 Blocks 61,821 20,638 Nil Nil Nil

Issues & Challenges

  • Inadequate mobility support for staff visiting remote and hard-to-reach areas.
  • Requirement of additional fund allocation for Vehicle Hire, Boat Hire and TA/DA support.
  • Extensive refresher training required for Medical Officers, Health Workers and Supervisors.
  • Continuous surveillance and early detection required for Grade-II disability cases.
  • Increased budget support necessary for NLEP awareness and training programmes.