This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
SAPEL initiative is associated with: 
Select and explain. 
A. Small pox, B. Plague, C. Leprosy, D. Malaria
C: Leprosy
Answer: C: Leprosy 
Explanation: Special Action Project for Elimination of Leprosy (SAPEL) is an initiative aimed at providint MDT services to patients with leprosy. Ref:National Health Programmes in India, J.Kishore, 10th edition pg: 404