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Factors to Successfully Target Contacts of Leprosy Patients. Expert Meeting Switzerland, 2014
| Contact screening needs to be integrated into the leprosy control program. |
| Community stigma needs to be addressed. |
| Contextualized health education messages are needed. |
| Funding and support must be sustainable. |
| Healthcare workers need to be trained and motivated to follow program guidelines and maintain accurate records. |
Note: Data from Smith et al.110
