LEPRA Society

12/09/2025

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – KV DESIKAN MEMORIAL AWARD 2026

invites nominations for the KV Desikan Memorial Award 2026 in honour of the legendary Dr. K.V. Desikan – a pioneer in leprosy research, treatment, and rehabilitation.

🔹 About the Award
Every year, this award honours an individual or organization for outstanding contributions in:
* Infectious diseases
* Community health, development & rehabilitation
* Laboratory sciences
(Preference will be given to work in the field of leprosy)

🏆 The award includes a plaque, citation, and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

📅 Deadline for nominations: 01 December 2025

📩 Submit your nominations here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoHVi3C1yQ9lP71Htyln-hm5PFDnwBfbmQ38lhIgz8_Ivrow/viewform

🌐 More details: www.leprasociety.in

Let’s honour those who are transforming lives through their dedication to health and humanity.

12/09/2025

We were excited to share that LEPRA Society participated in the recent ANI event!

Our CEO (Mr. Prasanta Kumar Naik ) joined as one of the distinguished speakers, highlighting LEPRA’s journey, impact, and commitment towards building healthier, inclusive communities.

Leprosy is not just a disease of the past it remains a reality today. Early detection and timely treatment were emphasized as crucial to prevent disability, fight stigma, and ensure that every individual lives with dignity and equal opportunity.

At LEPRA Society, we continue to work every day to make treatment accessible, raise awareness, and support those affected.

12/09/2025

11/09/2025

Inauguration of Referral Center – Tinsukia, Assam

A proud moment for us at LEPRA Society as we inaugurated the new Referral Center in Tinsukia. The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a warm welcome to the District Leprosy Officer, Dr. Pinky Shraff, and District Nucleus members.

Our team, along with community partners, came together to highlight the importance of referral services in leprosy care.

Special participation included Ananto Ram Das (Govt. Supervisor – Tinsukia), Aparajita Das (Govt. Physiotherapist – Tinsukia), Dr. Pinky Shraff (District Leprosy Officer – Tinsukia), Ananto Ram Das (Govt. Supervisor – Tinsukia).

Together, we move forward in providing specialized care, physiotherapy, footwear, and referral services to ensure treatment, rehabilitation, and dignity for people affected by leprosy.

11/09/2025

We were honored to welcome the District Collector to our Sonepur care centre, .

The Collector interacted with our in-patients, visited the shoe workshop and physiotherapy unit, and concluded by planting a sapling in the SCC campus, a symbol of growth and hope.

At LEPRA Society, we remain committed to strengthening care, rehabilitation, and dignity for people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis.

09/09/2025

Community Connect in Rairangpur & Thakuramunda

At LEPRA Society, we believe awareness is the first step towards ending stigma and ensuring early detection of leprosy.

Recently, our team organized group talks in Rairangpur and Thakuramunda blocks, where we reached out to communities, shared knowledge about the signs and symptoms of leprosy, and encouraged people to seek timely treatment.

These interactive sessions helped break myths, spread hope, and strengthen our fight against leprosy. Together, we are building healthier and stigma-free communities.

08/09/2025

At LEPRA Society, physiotherapy is more than treatment — it’s about restoring independence, improving mobility, and giving hope to those affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis.

Through muscle strengthening, joint mobilization, self-care kits, and community-based care, we empower individuals to live with dignity and better quality of life.

Together, let’s celebrate the power of physiotherapy in changing lives.

04/09/2025

In , , our dedicated team recently carried out a Leprosy Case Detection Camp, going so that no one is left behind. Early detection means , , and breaking the around leprosy.

Comprehensive Disability Care Centres (CDCCs) under the DISPELL project are transforming lives by providing holistic care for people affected by and (LF). From , , and to , , and , CDCCs ensure patients receive the medical and rehabilitative support they deserve.

This initiative was made possible with the kind support of Mankind Pharma Limited A heartfelt thank you to them for standing with us in this cause and helping us reach the most vulnerable communities.

Every visit, every detection, every act of care brings and .

02/09/2025

Jyothi’s Journey from Fear to Confidence
When Jyothi was just a little girl, she was diagnosed with leprosy. Not knowing what the disease was, her family tried everything—even visiting temples—but nothing worked.

It was only when she came to LEPRA Society that her journey to healing truly began. Our doctors started her on Multidrug Therapy (MDT) and later referred her for Reconstructive Surgery, which helped restore her fingers and her confidence.

Slowly, Jyothi regained her health, dignity, and smile. Today, she is a proud wife and mother, living a happy life with her family. Despite the stigma she once faced, Jyothi now shines with strength and hope.

Her journey is proof that leprosy can be cured, and lives can be rebuilt with care and compassion.

02/09/2025

Every month, our Champions of Change, a community of kindness, make an extraordinary impact. Through their regular donations, they bring hope and healing to people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF). This vital support ensures individuals receive the care they need, transforming lives and helping to create a world where no one is forgotten or left behind.

A gift of £15 a month could help educate 5,000 students a month about the signs and symptoms of leprosy - that’s an incredible 60,000 young people a year recognising the disease early, getting treatment in time and helping stop leprosy from spreading.

Imagine the difference your regular gift could make!

https://donate.lepra.org.uk/LepraPersonalDonation?amt=15&freq=M&activity_id=

LEPRA Society

27/08/2025

This , Lepra Society prays for new beginnings, wisdom & compassion. May Lord Ganesha bless us in removing obstacles towards a healthier, stigma-free future.