NEWS & EVENTS

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 Nachane 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 Nachane 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, and Mr. Rawal Principal of the School explained the disease of leprosy and the consequences physically and socially 80 students actively participated, and distributed notebooks and bookmarks.

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 Nehru Nagar School

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 Nehru Nagar School in Kolhapur, 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, Mrs. Kurandwadi Leprosy Technician, and Mr. Jugmohan Bhurlee Social worker explained the disease of leprosy and related issues physical and social.

Mrs. Nalini Principal of the school, Teachers Mr. Sanjay Patil, Mrs. Shuhnangi Gurav, Mrs. Jayashree Awale, and Mrs. Rupali Lade taught the importance of awareness of the disease of leprosy and related treatment

250 students participated and gave feedback that was “well explained in local language and understood all given information”.

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 Subhash Nagar Schoo

On 27th 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 Subhash Nagar School in Kolhapur, 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. Palekar, Resource Person, Mrs. Kurundwadi Leprosy Technician Mr. Tanaji Patil Principal of the College, and Mr. Jitendra Chouhan explained the disease of leprosy and the consequences of physical and social. Teachers Mr. Kamble and Mrs. Moli taught students the importance of awareness of the diseases

184 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 Bharathi Hospital

On 27th 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 Bharathi Hospital, Nursing College in Sangli, 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 Dr. Nilima R. Bhore Dean & Principal Faculty of Nursing College explained the disease of leprosy and related problems physically and socially. Clinic Instructors Mrs. Sneha Latha Reddy, Mr. Sachin Sakate, Mr. Gaurav Awate, and Mrs. Swathi Kurane taught students the importance of awareness of the diseases and useful to all lives

105 Nursing Students actively participated and gave their feedback that “thanks for the awareness and we got knowledge on leprosy and got answers all questions which are inside us”.

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 Kulloli Hospital

On 27th 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 Kulloli Hospital, Nursing College in Sangli, 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, Mrs. Madhuri Viksas Kagalkar Principal of Nursing College explained the disease of leprosy and the consequences physically and socially and Tutors Mrs. Swati Hindu Rao Kamble, Mrs. Ambika Mayani Patil taught the students the importance of awareness or knowledge on all diseases

85 students actively participated in the awareness program and gave their feedback that “We all gained knowledge from this lecture all doubts are cleared; given information about leprosy and all posters, the bookmark was good”.

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 DY Patil College

On 24th 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 DY Patil College of Nursing in Kolhapur, 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, Dr. Deepak, Resource Person, Mrs. Maya Ranavare President APAL, Associate Professors Mr.Amous Talsandikar, Mr. Rohan Paphe, Mr.Suraj Chopde, and Tutor Ms. Saniya explained the disease of leprosy and related consequences physically and socially.

120 students from MSc, PBBSc, GNM, and BSc have actively participated and given their feedback that “Previously we knew about the disease of leprosy but after the lecture cleared all doubts and myths”.

APAL supported with Sasakawa Health Foundation in association with Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted an awareness program on leprosy at Chatrapati Shahu Institute

On 23rd 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 Chatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research (CSIRER College) in Kolhapur, 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 program, Guest lecturer Dr. Deepak Mrs. Maya Ranavare President APAL, Mr. Prashant explained leprosy and related consequences. Mr. Dipak Bhosale Principal of the College and Mr. Rundive professor of the college explained to the students the importance of awareness of the disease of leprosy and 110 students participated.

APAL’s Joint- Secretary Mr. Ramavarai Sah got honored as Special International Guest at the grand celebration

Huge Congratulation! Mr. Ramavarai Sah

On 11th March 2023, APAL’s Joint- Secretary Mr. Ramavarai Sah was honoured as a Special International Guest at the grand celebration of “the 25th International Day of Dignity and Respect organized by IDEA Nepal and Nepal Leprosy Network

Over the arms of a Parliament Member of Nepal, Mr. Badri Pandey, Mr. Ramvarai got a dignity award and appreciation certificate for his unprecedented efforts in the elimination and eradication of Leprosy and its consequences in India through APAL.

APAL’s President Mrs. Maya Ranavare along with Mr. Ashish Shukla Manager (Communication) DPI, State Committee Maharashtra and Mr. Jitendra Maharashtra Kusht Nivaran Sanghatana visited Pune Leprosy Colony

On 9th March 2023, APAL’s President Mrs. Maya Ranavare along with Mr. Ashish Shukla Manager (Communication) DPI, State Committee Maharashtra and Mr. Jitendra Maharashtra Kusht Nivaran Sanghatana visited Pune Leprosy Colony, Anandvan Leprosy Colony, and Pimpri Chinchwad Leprosy Colony

During this visit interacted with all inmates and colony leaders and discussed the infrastructure of the colony and gender equality and women empowerment.

APAL’s state committee Telangana along with the colony leaders and inmates of Santosh Nagar Leprosy Colony met Mr. Sathya Naryana Reddy Municipal Commissioner

On 9th March 2023, APAL’s state committee Telangana along with the colony leaders and inmates of Santosh Nagar Leprosy Colony met Mr. Sathya Naryana Reddy Municipal Commissioner of Peddambarpet in Hyderabad and submitted a memorandum for the water pipelines and cancellation of water bills

APAL is thankful to Mr. Sathya Naryana Reddy for his positive response and assured us to do the needful and that he will visit the colony very soon. Special thanks to Mr. Ramesh State Coordinator of Telangana, Mr. Pullaiah Colony Leader, Mr. Ajeej, Mr. Pentaiah, and Mr. Amruth for their contribution to the memorandum submission.