Table 1 Feasibility criteria for a blanket approach campaign

Geographical location

Remote Island

The degree of isolation

More than 80% of the community members can be considered as contacts

Leprosy endemicity

CDR^a >  100/100,000

Sociocultural conditions

Openness for outsiders

Logistics and information

Mode of transportation, best time to visit as per weather conditions

Sustainability

The availability and training of health worker(s) to continue providing leprosy services