Dr. K.V Desikan

Lepra Society

For over three and a half decades LEPRA Society has delivered person-centred care for people affected by leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, tuberculosis, HIV and other neglected tropical diseases. Working across 146 districts in eleven states, its continuum of care runs from early detection and treatment through to rehabilitation, disability care and social inclusion.

Lepra Society reports the following, on its own site:

• Delivering impact across 146 districts in 11 states nationwide
• New Leprosy Cases confirmed and put on MDT — 2,893+
• Prison & OCS inmates screened for HIV — 340,866+
• Cataract Surgery — 17,454+