NEWS & EVENTS

Maharashtra visited leprosy colonies and interacted with persons affected by leprosy and their families at Sangli, Miraj Maharashtra

Dr. Viveklal CEO of SILF, Mr. Gaurav Sen Program head of SILF, and Mrs. Maya Ranavare Treasurer of APAL visited the colonies and discussed with Colony Leaders, Youth, and all inmates about women empowerment, livelihood, social entitlements, and education support

On the date of 20^th December 2021, APAL’s volunteer Mr. Arjun Ram provided health care services to persons affected by leprosy and their families by health screen teats at EKTA VIHAR KUSHT ASHRAM in TAHIRPUR, Delhi

On the date of 17^th December 2021, APAL started the Ulcer care unit and organized the POD program at Ganga Kusht Colony, Pandri Raipur in Chhattisgarh in the presence of Mr Ghasiram President of the state committee Chhattisgarh and Mr Bhubaneshwar Sahu appointed as a dresser in that unit

Due to loss of sensation the People Affected by Leprosy get ulcer wounds in their hands and feet. They require daily dressing of the ulcers to prevent bone infections and amputation of legs and fingers.

On 17th, December 2021 in collaboration with APAL State Committee, Delhi SILF organized an Eye camp in Tahirpur Leprosy Complex, Delhi

More than 300 persons affected by leprosy and their family members were examined and eye drops and glasses provided

Some are identified for eye surgery and will send to a Noida, Uttar Pradesh-based hospital that is supporting the camp

The camp was coordinated by Mr. Tanzeel, SILF, and Mr. Girdhari Lal, President State Committee, Delhi, and members Mr. Vijay Kumar, Mr. Arjun Ram, etc

Mr. Venu Gopal, CEO of APAL has also joined the program.

On the date of 15^th December 2021, In collaboration with the Government of Telangana and LEPRA Society, APAL’s state committee (SLAP-TS) distributed Micro Cellular Rubber (MCR) footwear to 65 persons affected by leprosy at Shanthi Nagar and Santosh Nagar Leprosy Colony in Hyderabad, Telangana

Due to loss of sensation the People Affected by Leprosy get ulcer wounds in their hands and feet. They require MCR footwear to walk comfortably and to prevent bone infections and amputation of legs and fingers.

On behalf of persons affected by leprosy, APAL conveys thanks to the Govt of Telangana and LEPRA Society for their valuable services and special thanks to Mr. Ramesh President of the SLAP-Telangana

On this distribution, Dr. Solmon Raju DLO, Mr. Narisimha Reddy APMO, and Mr. Kameswar Lepra have participated

On the date of 13^th December 2021, In collaboration with Sathya Sai Sava Samiti, APAL’s state committee (SLAP-TS) conducted general health check-up camps at Moulali Leprosy Colony in Hyderabad, Telangana, and provided health care services to Persons Affected by Leprosy and their families

On behalf of persons affected by leprosy, APAL conveys gratitude to Sathya Sai Seva Samiti and the team. Special thanks to Mr. Ramesh Presiden of the state committee and Mr. Venkataiah member of the state committee for their services in the leprosy community

On the date of 9^th December 2021, at The request of APAL’s state committee Telangana (SLAP-TS), the health department of TS organized the COVID-19 vaccination camp at Shanthi Nagar Leprosy Colony in Hyderabad and vaccinated 2nd dose to 150 persons affected by leprosy and their families

On behalf of persons affected by leprosy, APAL conveys gratitude to the Government of Telangana, DPMO Mr. Srinivas Reddy, APMO Mr. Narisimha Reddy, and all staff of Abdullahpetmet PHC

Special thanks to Mr. Ramesh President of SLAP-TS for his active contributions in the leprosy fields

On the date 9^th of December 2022, APAL’s dresser Mr. Motiram shay provided ulcer care services to persons affected by leprosy who are facing trouble with leprosy-related ulcers and wounds by SSOD (Soaking Scrubbing Oiling and Dressing) at Arunodoy Kusht Ashram in Jambodi Indore, Madhya Pradesh

He also taught the importance of self-care for the prevention of disability

On the date of 8^th December 2022, ILEP organized Stakeholders meeting with APAL & SILF at Hotel South Gate, New Delhi by Dr. Aggarwal, Coordinator, ILEP

Mr. Venu Gopal, CEO, APAL, Dr. Vivek Lal Ji, CEO, SILF,Dr. Rasmi Shukla, WHO, and 9 ILEP Agencies Representatives attended the meeting

Dr. Anil Kumar, DDG, CLD addressed and had online discussions.

Specifically had discussions about collaboration activities of ILEP Agencies and APAL& how to strengthen APAL.

The meeting was fruitful for people affected by Leprosy living in colonies and communities.

On the date of 3^rd December 2022, In collaboration with NLEP. Retd. Paramedical Officers Association, APAL, and the state committee Telangana (SLAP-TS) organized Free Health & Eye Camp at Shanthi Nagar Leprosy Colony in Hyderabad, Telangana, and provided health care services to people affected by leprosy and their families

The program was coordinated by Maxi Vision Eye Hospital, Amma Multi Speciality Hospital, PHC Abdullaprumet, and Rishi Prabhakar Vidya Kendra

On this occasion, Mr. Vagavathali Narsappa President of APAL, and Mr. M. Ramesh President of SLAP-TS attended and successfully facilitated the program