News & Events – Association of People Affected by Leprosy
APAL State Committee in Jharkhand, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), organized a pivotal meeting at the Circuit House Auditorium in Jharkhand.
"Inclusive Futures: APAL–NHRC Joint Consultation on Leprosy Rights" On 1st May 2025, the APAL State Committee in Jharkhand, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), organized a pivotal meeting at the Circuit House Auditorium in Jharkhand. The...
Mr. Maniyada Ramesh, the State Coordinator of APAL Telangana, recently participated in a significant meeting at the office of the Director for Disabled Welfare
On 27th April 2025, The State Committee of APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) in Telangana is actively engaged in addressing the pressing issues faced by persons affected by leprosy and individuals with disabilities across the state. As part of these...
APAL’s State Committee in Telangana recently met with the State Leprosy Officer, Dr. John Babu, at his office
On 23rd April 2025, The Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) continues to play a significant role in advocating for the rights, welfare, and health of individuals affected by leprosy across India. As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance outreach and...
APAL Telangana State Committee, recently conducted a visit to the Sivananda Rehabilitation Center located in Kukatpally, Hyderabad
On 23rd April 2025, Team of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL), along with the APAL Telangana State Committee, recently conducted a visit to the Sivananda Rehabilitation Center located in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. During the visit, the team had the...
State committee recently met with Madam Sana Malik, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Trombay, Mumbai, at her office.
On 7th April 2025, The State Committee of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) in Maharashtra, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Kusht Pidit Sanghatana, has been actively working to highlight the concerns and challenges faced by people affected by...
APAL’s State Committee of Delhi organized a special program in Tahirpur Leprosy Colony, where MCR slippers and spectacles were distributed
On the occasion of World Health Day on 7th April 2025, APAL's State Committee of Delhi organized a special program in Tahirpur Leprosy Colony, where MCR slippers and spectacles were distributed to persons affected by leprosy. This impactful initiative was held in...
MLA Manisha Chowdhary visited the Borivali Leprosy Colony in Mumbai and interacted with residents to understand their challenges
APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) is a national organization committed to advocating for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of people affected by leprosy in India. It works to address stigma, ensure access to healthcare, education, and livelihoods, and...
APAL State Committee in Telangana, in collaboration with the Hill of Hope Foundation, organized a medical camp at the Shanthinagar Leprosy Colony
On April 3rd, 2025 (Thursday), the APAL State Committee in Telangana, in collaboration with the Hill of Hope Foundation, organized a medical camp at the Shanthinagar Leprosy Colony. The camp provided free medical check-ups and distributed medicines to the residents,...
An eye check-up camp was organized at Vinoba Ashram and Birsa Ashram in collaboration with Trinetram Eye Hospital
On April 3, 2025, an eye check-up camp was organized at Vinoba Ashram and Birsa Ashram in collaboration with Trinetram Eye Hospital. The camp was led by Mr. Jawahar Ram Paswan. During the camp, a large number of individuals underwent eye examinations and received...
State Committee of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) in Jharkhand conducted a field visit
On 3rd April 2025, the State Committee of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) in Jharkhand conducted a field visit to Mahatma Gandhi Cast Colony in Baljoria, Dhanbad and Prem Nagar Leprosy Colony in Saharpura, Sindri. The visit was led by...