LEPRA Society

LEPRA Society provides health and inclusion services to people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. It works toward a world where the transmission of these diseases is controlled and affected individuals access treatment, manage disabilities, and live as empowered equals in society. The mission focuses on interrupting transmission, minimizing disability, and improving the quality of life through health care, inclusion, and innovative research.

Major Interventions:

Leprosy Program: The society implements a comprehensive care model that includes active and passive case detection, diagnosis, and treatment facilitation. The program emphasizes the prevention of impairments through disability services, ulcer care, and reconstructive surgery. Staff members provide counseling and rehabilitation to support social inclusion, while also engaging in advocacy to uphold the rights of affected persons and reduce social stigma.

Lymphatic Filariasis Program: This initiative focuses on morbidity management and disability prevention for individuals suffering from lymphatic filariasis. The program provides training in self-care practices and facilitates surgeries for conditions such as hydrocele. Activities include community awareness, case detection, and the provision of rehabilitation services to enhance the physical and mental well-being of patients.

Tuberculosis Program: It provides essential prevention, awareness, and diagnostic services. It utilizes advanced laboratory facilities for culture and drug susceptibility testing to ensure accurate treatment. The organization facilitates treatment adherence through counseling and maintains strong engagement with the private sector to broaden the reach of healthcare delivery.

Eye-Care Program: Lepra Society delivers comprehensive inpatient eye care services through secondary and tertiary hospitals. The program addresses major causes of vision loss by providing cataract and glaucoma surgeries. Specialized services also include treatment for diabetic retinopathy, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive essential ophthalmic care.

HIV Program centers on prevention, training, and awareness to reduce the spread of the virus. It offers diagnostic services, counseling, and prophylaxis treatment to those in need.