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<p>A key aim of the UK’s global health work is to support countries build and maintain
strong health systems, and universal health coverage, to tackle all causes of ill
health, working in close partnership with national governments. We do not plan to
have strategies on specific neglected tropical diseases like leprosy.</p><p> </p><p>UK
aid is invested in several major neglected tropical disease (NTD) programmes, which
are focused on building systems to treat and prevent Guinea worm, schistosomiasis,
onchocerciasis, visceral leishmaniasis, lymphatic filariasis, and trachoma. These
diseases were identified based on a detailed analysis of the burden of the disease,
the UK’s comparative advantage in the area, and the availability and cost effectiveness
of treatment and prevention.</p><p> </p><p>In September 2019 in Liverpool, Baroness
Sugg launched the UK’s flagship £220 million NTDs programme. This programme will provide
treatment and care for NTDs to 200 million people. We continue to assess the inclusion
of leprosy for each country where we operate NTD programming, taking into consideration
the disease burden, other financial support available, and whether leprosy activities
can be delivered cost-effectively in conjunction with other activities.</p>
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