Bachelor of Arts In Sustainable Human Development

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    An Integral Response to Challenge Of Leprosy a Case Study of Misufini Leprosy Centre
    (Tangaza University College, 2002-04-03) Mwinami, Vincent M.
    The researcher examines the phenomenon of people with leprosy, highlighting some of the major causes that lead to these people being discriminated against and isolated from their families and society to languish in poverty. The study explores the general attitudes of the society towards people with leprosy difficulties and comes up with possible strategies for intervention. People with leprosy are part and parcel of human life. But the society does not recognise them. The society views these people as a problem rather than as a priority in development plans. Drugs are being provided free by international organisations such as World Health Organisation (WHO), German Leprosy Relief Association (GLRA), and International Leprosy Presentation (ILEP). But due to lack of interest among the leaders, corruption, misuse of funds, economic instability, our government have failed to import them. The research clarifies that leprous people are keen on improving their life, but they lack sufficient support from the government and society. Given proper facilities these people could contribute more in their own development. This work is divided into six chapters. Chapter One gives background information on the area and issue of research, stating the problem, objectives, basic assumptions and justification of the study. The second chapter is a review of literature related to the study. The origin of leprosy, its causes and risks and the current situation in different countries are looked at. The gaps regarding studies on leprosy are identified. Chapter Three shows the research methodology used in data collection. In particular the sampling procedure and the tools used in carrying out this research are discussed. In the Fourth Chapter, we have analysis of data emanating from research findings. Chapter Five is a theological reflection on people with leprosy. Views of the society, from the Bible and the social teaching of the Church on the reality of leprosy are explored. The attitude of people with leprosy towards themselves, the researcher's experience with these people and role as a social minister are included in this chapter as well. Recommendations and conclusions deriving from the study finalise the chapter. Chapter Six is a project proposal for the work. It represents the pragmatic response to the issues highlighted in the study. The researcher has come up with a project proposal as a step addressing the real needs of the people with leprosy in Misufini Leprosy Centre (MLC).