NEWS & EVENTS
APAL’s state committee In collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh conducted a medical camp
On 29th April 2023, APAL’s state committee In collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh conducted a medical camp and provided health care services at New Jyothi and Krupa Leprosy Colony in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
APAL is thankful to the health department of Andhra Pradesh for their valuable support to persons affected by leprosy and their families and special thanks to Mr. Prakash Done Treasurer of APAL for his contribution to the leprosy fields.

APAL’s Executive Committee Meeting was held on 25th April 2023 at APAL’s Office in Hyderabad in the presence of Mr. Maya Ranavare President of APAL
On 25th April 2023, APAL’s Executive Committee Meeting was held on 25th April 2023 at APAL’s Office in Hyderabad in the presence of Mr. Maya Ranavare President of APAL and discussed the future plans of activities for socio-economic empowerment and welfare of persons affected by leprosy(Disability) and their families living in the leprosy colonies overall India
On this occasion, Mrs. Maya Ranavare President of APAL, Mr. Jawahar Ram Paswan Vice President, Mr. Sarang Gayadhane General Secretary of APAL, Mr. Ramvarai Sha Joint Secretary, Mr. Prakash Done Treasurer of APAL, Mrs. Keroline, Mr. Prabhakar Sahoo, Mr. Govind Swamy have participated.

In collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, APAL and Maharashtra Kusht Sanghatana inaugurated a Community hall
On 6th April 2023, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, APAL and Maharashtra Kusht Sanghatana inaugurated a Community hall or social welfare centre at Sanjay Nagar, in Gaonkari District, Mumbai At this inauguration, Mr. Ram Naik Former Governor of UP, Mr. Bhopal Fergane – President of Maharashtra Leprosy Association, Mrs. Maya Ranware – President of APAL, BRAND AMBASSADOR GOA, Mr. Rasul Mulla – APAL State Leader Maharashtra, Mr. Uday Thakar – APAL, Consultant, Sachin Kumar Patidar – Zonal Program Coordinator (ZPC), SILF Convenor Shafi Shaikh – President Samast Sanjay Nagar Panch Committee and Gavkari Mandal S.N. Boys have contributed and provided one Almirah to the centre.

APAL’s President Mrs. Maya Ranavare along with the state committee Chhattisgarh and Mrs. Keroline Executive Member of APAL visited and interacted with all persons affected by leprosy
On 5th April 2023, APAL’s President Mrs. Maya Ranavare along with the state committee Chhattisgarh and Mrs. Keroline Executive Member of APAL visited and interacted with all persons affected by leprosy at Ghoghranala Leprosy Colony in Champa, Chhattisgarh
During this visit, discussed the education support, livelihood of women affected by leprosy, the status of the social entitlements, and the status of the ulcer treatment. APAL found out about the lack of MCR footwear due to low-quality footwear damage within 2 months.

The collaborative District Level Capacity Building & Advocacy Meeting at the community hall in S.L. Home Hospital TLM
On 4th April 2023, the collaborative District Level Capacity Building & Advocacy Meeting at the community hall in S.L. Home Hospital TLM, Champa, Chhattisgarh
In this meeting, 70 members representing APAL, TLM, NLEP, SIYF, all state leaders, coordinators, and leaders of leprosy colonies participated and discussed the current and future activities for the socio-economic empowerment and welfare of persons affected by leprosy and their families
Also, elected new leaders to serve people affected by leprosy and in the matter of selection gave importance to women and followed gender equality.

APAL’s President Mrs. Maya Ranavare along with Mr. Govind Swamy Executive Member of APAL participated in a 2-days workshop for strengthening the implementation of LPEP
On 3rd April 2023, APAL’s President Mrs. Maya Ranavare along with Mr. Govind Swamy Executive Member of APAL participated in a 2-day workshop for strengthening the implementation of LPEP and rolling out the implementation of NSP and Nikusht-2. This is part of the Novartis/ NLRIF project.
NLRIF collaboration with CLD organized the workshop at Hotel Goldflinch, Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana.

APAL found out the utmost needy and difficult to reach area tribal people and provided food grains
On 2nd April 2023, APAL found out the most needy and difficult-to-reach area tribal people and provided food grains to all families at Ganesh Nagar in Rayagada District, Maharashtra, also explained the disease of leprosy and related consequences briefly
On this distribution, Mrs. Maya Ranavare President of APAL, APAL’s State community Maharashtra, the team of Maharashtra Kusht Sanghatana, a team of Alert India, corporator advocate Mr. Bhujbal and Mr. Uday Thakar Advisor APAL has contributed.

APAL supported with Sasakawa Health Foundation in association with Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted an awareness program on leprosy at G.K. Goyrel College
On 29th March 2023, APAL supported with Sasakawa Health Foundation in association with Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted an awareness program on leprosy at G.K. Goyrel College in Dapodi, Maharashtra
The continued delays in detecting new patients and persisting discrimination against people affected by leprosy and lack of awareness of the transmission of leprosy, the reveal of the reality and myths of the disease of leprosy, APAL conducting awareness programs in Schools and Colleges
In this awareness Program, Mrs. Maya Ranavare President of APAL,, Dr. Deepak, Resource Person, Mr. Subhash Principal of the College, and Mr. Jitendra Chouhan explained the disease of leprosy and the consequences of physical and social. Teachers Mrs. Anitha Kamble, Mr. Vaibhav Javkar, and Mr. Sanjay taught students the importance of awareness of the diseases
76 students actively participated and distributed notebooks and bookmarks to students.

APAL supported with Sasakawa Health Foundation in association with Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted an awareness program on leprosy at Abhinav Gnan Mandir School
On 29th March 2023, APAL supported with Sasakawa Health Foundation in association with Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted an awareness program on leprosy at Abhinav Gnan Mandir School in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The continued delays in detecting new patients and persisting discrimination against people affected by leprosy and lack of awareness of the transmission of leprosy, the reveal of the reality and myths of the disease of leprosy, APAL conducting awareness programs in Schools and Colleges
In this awareness Program, Mrs. Maya Ranavare President of APAL,, Dr. Deepak, Resource Person, and Mr. Sai Principal of the school explained the disease of leprosy and the consequences of physical and social. Teachers Mrs. Dhumeel, Mr. Patil, Mrs. Bheseele, and Mrs. Mohik taught students the importance of awareness of the diseases
86 students actively participated and distributed notebooks and bookmarks to students.

APAL supported with Sasakawa Health Foundation in association with Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted an awareness program on leprosy at Damle Vidhyalya in Ratnagiri
On 28th March 2023, APAL supported with Sasakawa Health Foundation in association with Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted an awareness program on leprosy at Damle Vidhyalya in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
The continued delays in detecting new patients and persisting discrimination against people affected by leprosy and lack of awareness of the transmission of leprosy, the reveal of the reality and myths of the disease of leprosy, APAL conducting awareness programs in Schools and Colleges
In this awareness Program, Mrs. Maya Ranavare President of APAL,, Dr. Deepak, Resource Person, Mr. Jadhav Principal of the School, and Mr. Sayyad explained the disease of leprosy and the consequences of physical and social
120 students actively participated and distributed notebooks and bookmarks to students.
