NEWS & EVENTS

On the date 3^rd September 2021, APAL’s state committee Andhra Pradesh (SLAP-AP) conducted an interaction Meeting Mr. Prakash Working President of SLAP -AP and Board Member of APAL with the people affected by leprosy, colony leaders, youth in the Prabhu Leprosy Colony at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

During the interaction, Mr. Prakash explained the importance of unity, and equality and motivated the youth to help or support people affected by leprosy and people with disabilities as our responsibility and liability, it helps people affected to live with dignity in the society

The colony people are informed of the status of social entitlements, the need for education support, and health and ulcer care treatment properly

APAL conveys special thanks to the state committee of Andhra Pradesh and Mr. Prakash for his active services in the leprosy fields

On the date of 2^nd September 2021, APAL, Mr. Narsappa President, Mr. Venu Gopal visited Dhone Leprosy Colony at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Mr. Sailu President of the State Committee (SLAP-AP) explained the non-availability of ulcer care dressing materials from the Government District Authorities.

Mr. Venu Gopal addressed the meeting of the people of the colony. He informed us about the activities of APAL and assured us to extend the support of APAL.

Mr. Narsappa addressed the meeting and talked with the SLO, DLOs of Kurnool, and Dhone about the issue. The authorities assured to arrange dressing materials for the patients who are struggling with chronicle ulcers in both colonies.

On the date of 2^nd September 2021, In collaboration with Rising Star Outreach, the state committee Andhra Pradesh (SLAP-AP) distributed food grains to 28 families of people affected by leprosy and their families in Prabhu Leprosy Colony at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

On behalf of people affected by leprosy, APAL conveys deep gratitude to Rising Star Outreach for their great services to people affected continuously and this kind of support helps people to live without despair and perplexity

Special thanks to Mr. Prakash Working President of SLAP-AP for his active contribution to the distributions and the leprosy fields

On the date of 2^nd September 2021, at The request of APAL’s state committee Gujarat, the Ahmedabad municipal corporation conducted the COVID-19 vaccination camp successfully in the Gandhi leprosy Sewa Sangh at Ahmadabad and vaccinated 200 people affected by leprosy and their families

On behalf of people affected by leprosy, APAL conveys deep gratitude to the Ahmedabad municipal corporation for their valuable services and the state committee for their active contributions to the vaccination camp and the field of the leprosy community

On the date of 2^nd September 2021, APAL, Mr. Narsappa President, Mr. Venu Gopal APAL, and Mr. Sailu President of SLAP Andhra Pradesh visited Adarsh Nagar Leprosy Colony at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, and interacted with people affected by leprosy and their families who reside in the leprosy colony

During the interaction, Mr. Venu Gopal informed us about APAL’s activities and assured us to extend its support to the leprosy colony through the State Committee.

The colony leaders and inmates requested for support the children’s education, clearance of pension, and ulcer care treatment.

Mr. Narsappa addressed the meeting, Mr. Venu Gopal informed about UDID Card’s benefits and invited youth to attain the cards for people with disabilities

Mr. Ravi Kumar Naik, youth leader also addressed and explained their activities

On the date of 1^st September 2021, APAL, Mr. Narsappa President, Mr. Venu Gopal, and Mr. Ramesh President of SLAP Telangana visited Ambedkar Leprosy colony, Nalgonda, Telangana and interacted with the people who reside in the leprosy colony

During the interaction with the people affected by leprosy, Mr. Venu Gopal informed us about considering a proposal of Prevention of Disability (POD) for the ulcer patients of the leprosy colony and the activity will be started after the approval of the agency.

Also informed about UDID Cards and assured support from Apal India

On the date of 31^st August 2021, at The request of APAL’s state committee Jharkhand, the health department of Jharkhand conducted the COVID-19 vaccination camp successfully in the Gandhi Ashram at Jamshedpur and 2nd dose vaccinated 320 people affected by leprosy and their families

On behalf of people affected by leprosy, APAL convey deep gratitude to the Government of Jharkhand for their valuable services and Mr. Zainuddin President of the state committee, and Mr. Jawahar Paswan Board Member of APAL for their active contributions to the vaccination camp and in the field of the leprosy community

On the date of 31^st August 2021, APAL’s state committee Jharkhand submitted a memorandum to the local MP to solve the CC roads, Drainages, Electricity Concession, etc, problems of Antyodaya Kusht Ashram at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and the represent of MP Mr. Sanjeev Kumar and Mr. Sudhansu Ojah visited the colony, observed the situation, and informed to the respected MP; finally, he assured to solve the all problems of the leprosy colony as soon as possible

On behalf of people affected by leprosy, APAL convey deep gratitude to the MP and his represents for their responsibility and special thanks to Mr. Jawahar Paswan Board Member of APAL for his liability

On the date of 31^st August 2021, In collaboration with local donor Mr. Praveen Kumar, APAL’s state committee distributed a tricycle to Mr. Mithesh Kumar at Jharkhand

On behalf of people affected by leprosy and persons with disabilities, APAL conveys deep gratitude to the great human being Mr. Praveen Kumar and Mr. Jawahar Paswan the board member of APAL

On the date of 31^st August 2021, at The request of APAL’s state committee Gujarat, the health department of Gujarat conducted the COVID-19 vaccination camp successfully in the Sathya Jeevan Leprosy Colony at Ahmadabad and vaccinated 54 people affected by leprosy and their families

On behalf of people affected by leprosy, APAL convey deep gratitude to the Government of Gujarat for their valuable services and the state committee for their active contributions in the vaccination camp and in the field of the leprosy community