P46 A step toward zero leprosy: experiences of Nepal in leprosy data verification

Abstract Records and reports are the sources of data for health programme planning, monitoring evaluation. Accurate timely crucial to ensure quality leprosy services, including drug supply, complication management disability prevention. Data verification validation initial steps achieve global goal zero leprosy. The objectives were strengthen reporting system, update personal records provide onsite training focal persons. Leprosy was conducted in 15 endemic districts Nepal by a team national managers, persons, statisticians, dermatologists, paramedic workers World Health Organization consultants. visited facilities that services their corresponding municipalities from August 2021 December 2021. examined completeness accuracy information on patient card, treatment register monthly form. then compared with municipal database, edited, cleaned verified duplications, coaching provided Verification 1210 four provinces conducted. number new cases found be under-reported 5.5%. Likewise, under-reporting observed released-from-treatment (19.2% variation) transfer-out (21.4% variation). Over-reporting re-treatment (7% variation), defaulter (10.6% paediatric (38% Common reasons variation error counting while reporting, compiling lack persons recording reporting. A limitation study it selected only. suggested verification, on-site effective approaches obtaining Such programmes can routinely or even during integrated supervision visits experts centre local but should carried out at entry site.