LEPRA Society

05/11/2025

Restoring Sight, Renewing Hope under "Project Punarjanam"

At LEPRA Society, we believe that everyone deserves the gift of clear vision. As part of our ongoing Project Punarjanam – Eye Care Interventions for Leprosy-Affected Persons, our dedicated team from Mahanadi Netra Chikitsalaya - LEPRA Society (MNC) reached out to Nuapali, Santarapali, and Hatibari leprosy colonies in Sambalpur district, Odisha, to provide need-based eye care services.

Many leprosy-affected persons continue to struggle silently with preventable blindness. Restoring their sight is not just about treatment it’s about restoring dignity, confidence, and independence.

During this visit, the team screened 57 residents, provided free medicines and spectacles, and referred those in need for surgical intervention. On 3rd November, in the first phase, 13 cataract eyes were successfully operated on restoring lost vision and bringing light back into people’s lives.

On the same day, 14 patients from Chhattisgarh also underwent successful surgeries at

Every restored vision is a story of renewed life.

05/11/2025

We're giving a great big shout out to our supporters to say THANK YOU! 😍

Your incredible generosity helps us detect and support people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis every day. You are making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, women, and men. Thank you for your kindness - we couldn't do it without you!

Learn more: lepra.org.uk

30/10/2025

Early detection through such field initiatives plays a vital role in preventing disabilities, reducing transmission, and ensuring timely treatment for those affected. This initiative highlights the power of teamwork, awareness, and community action in strengthening India’s fight against .

At , Telangana, , in collaboration with the in-charge and , conducted a and successfully identified an (Multibacillary).

Together, we continue our mission to build a a nation free from disease, disability, and stigma.

23/10/2025

🩺 Nerve Function Assessment – Demonstration of the Procedure

At LEPRA Society, trained health professionals, with the support of Mankind Pharma Limited, are committed to improving and preventing through early detection and routine assessments.

The Nerve Function Assessment (NFA) is a vital clinical procedure that helps identify early nerve damage before any visible deformities appear. It is conducted regularly as part of patient evaluation and follow-ups to monitor progress during and after treatment.

This demonstration took place at Vijayanagaram Referral Center, where health workers performed both sensory and motor nerve assessments, checking touch, pain sensation, and muscle strength using simple clinical tools a key step in and .

Regular NFA is crucial because leprosy primarily affects peripheral nerves, leading to loss of sensation, muscle weakness, and potential disabilities if left untreated. Through early detection, NFA helps:

Identify nerve damage at an early, reversible stage

Prevent deformities of the hands, feet, and eyes

Guide timely initiation or modification of treatment

Preserve mobility, independence, and dignity for persons affected by leprosy

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to Mankind Pharma Limited for their continued partnership in strengthening initiatives and enabling our mission to restore , , and .

20/10/2025

This Diwali, Light Up a Life! 🪔

As we celebrate the festival of lights, let’s also bring hope and healing to those affected by leprosy.
At LEPRA Society, we work to restore mobility, dignity, and confidence through physiotherapy and rehabilitation services helping individuals rebuild their lives step by step.

Your contribution can make a real difference.
This Diwali, donate and help someone move towards a brighter, healthier future.

🔗 [Donate Now — https://leprasociety.in/donate/]

19/10/2025

This Diwali, Light Up Someone’s Life

Leprosy is completely curable but recovery doesn’t end with medicine alone.
For many individuals, physiotherapy plays a vital role in restoring movement, strength, and dignity helping them regain the ability to perform simple everyday tasks like holding a spoon, walking, or working again.

At LEPRA Society, our physiotherapy centres across India are helping hundreds rebuild their lives but we need your support to reach many more.

This Diwali, let your light bring hope.
Your donation can help expand our physiotherapy services and ensure no one is left behind on their road to recovery.

🪔 Donate now: https://leprasociety.in/donate/

Together, let’s heal, restore, and empower.

16/10/2025

In Alirajpur , young changemakers came together to learn about , , and creating ripples of awareness that go far beyond the classroom.

Through interactive storytelling and discussions, children explored how empathy and understanding can break barriers and bring real change.
When knowledge meets kindness, transformation begins.

A heartfelt thank you to Mankind Pharma Limited for supporting this beautiful cause and helping us spread and .

15/10/2025

World Handwashing Day
Clean Hands – Stronger Health, Greater Dignity 💧✋

Handwashing with soap isn’t just a habit it’s a powerful shield against infection and disease.
In our work across Leprosy, TB, Eye Care, and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), clean hands play a life-changing role 👇

💠 Leprosy:
Proper hand hygiene reduces bacterial transmission, preventing new infections and supporting wound care for those affected.

💠 Tuberculosis (TB):
Clean hands help reduce the spread of germs that cause respiratory infections, protecting families and communities.

💠 Eye Care:
Regular handwashing prevents eye infections like conjunctivitis and trachoma a major cause of preventable blindness.

💠 Lymphatic Filariasis (LF):
Clean hands and hygienic care of wounds prevent secondary infections and disability among people affected by LF.

Every wash is an act of protection, dignity, and compassion.
Let’s commit to clean hands for healthier lives and stronger communities.

14/10/2025

🏆 LEPRA Society, a renowned non-profit organization is being awarded the WHO South-East Asia Region’s Award for Public Health Champion for its exceptional contribution in the area of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and disability.

Founded in 1989, LEPRA Society has walked alongside people affected by leprosy and other NTDs, across 9 states, 143 districts, through 146 health centres in some of the most underserved and remote corners of . 🇮🇳

Its work goes beyond treatment — embracing compassion, innovation, and dignity, and deep respect for human dignity.

🔗: https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/feature-stories/detail/walking-with-dignity--lepra-society

14/10/2025

We are deeply honored and humbled to receive the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region - WHO SEARO Award for Public Health Champion.

This recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts of our staff, community workers, and partners who work every day to improve the lives of people affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases and disabilities.

Together, we continue to strive for health, dignity, and inclusion for all.
A heartfelt thank you to for this acknowledgment and to all who support our mission!

Arun Kumar Kandukuri

At today, the WHO South-East Asia Region’s Award for Public Health Champion was presented to outstanding public health champions! 🌏

🏆 Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) programme of Nepal - for improving maternal and child health, immunization, nutrition, and managing disease outbreaks
🏆 LEPRA Society - for exceptional contribution in the area of Neglected Tropical Diseases and disability
🏆 Dr Satendra Singh - for championing disability inclusion in health systems and medical education

Presented by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, and Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia, the award—announced in June—celebrates extraordinary individuals and institutions whose work has created lasting public health impact across the Region.

Fifty nominations were received from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Thailand.

10/10/2025

We believe that true healing begins with the mind. Mental health is not just care it’s compassion, connection, and confidence to rebuild one’s life.

Through the SAMARTH Project, we’re empowering communities affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. SAMARTH nurtures emotional well-being, peer support, and inclusion helping individuals rediscover self-worth and independence.

By integrating mental health into NTD care, SAMARTH has grown into a community-led movement that strengthens health systems and restores dignity. It stands as a model of how empathy, awareness, and collective action can transform lives.

This World Mental Health Day, we celebrate every act of courage, every shared story, and every step toward healing. Because mental health is not a privilege it’s a right.

10/10/2025

Restoring Dignity Through Innovation

For persons affected by leprosy, even simple daily activities like holding a spoon or eating independently can become difficult due to hand deformities and loss of grip strength.

At , we believe that dignity begins with independence.
Our hand utensil holder, a small yet powerful assistive device, is designed to help individuals with reduced hand function eat comfortably and independently.

This adaptive aid:

Restores the ability to eat without assistance

Reduces dependency on caregivers

Enhances self-confidence and quality of life

A simple device, but a big step toward inclusion, empowerment, and human dignity.

Because innovation isn’t just about technology it’s about transforming lives.

A special thank you to Mankind Pharma Limited for supporting this cause and helping us make everyday life more accessible for everyone.