LEPRA Society
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LEPRA Society is a leading Indian non-government organisation working in the fields of leprosy, lymphatic filariasis and other neglected diseases
Hyderabad
Joined June 2010
Call for Nominations – KV Desikan Memorial Award 2026 Honouring pioneers in infectious diseases, community health & rehabilitation (with preference to leprosy work).
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At #Vijayanagaram Referral Centre, we met with our support group to share: #Leprosy is curable and no one has to face it alone. We discussed completing #MDT, #ulcercare, early detection, and breaking #stigma. People opened up, shared fears, and found strength in each other.
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Ayesha lived in silent pain as her condition worsened despite visiting private hospitals. She didn’t know it was leprosy a curable disease. At #LEPRASociety, she finally received proper care, treatment, and #MCR footwear. Today, she walks with dignity again.
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Led by CEO Prashant Kumar Naik, Rajnikant Singh, Dr. Rituparna Hota & Kameswar Rao, the camp focuses on physiotherapy care for people affected by leprosy. Sessions are being held at Sonepur LEPRA Society & Mahanadi Netra Chikitsalaya.
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National Level Physiotherapy Training Camp kicks off in Sonepur, Odisha. 70 participants from 11 states joined the 3-day Tri-Divya camp at LEPRA Society, inaugurated by Odisha State Ambassador Gorekhanath Sahu.
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Happy Children’s Day! Leprosy is curable and least contagious. Early diagnosis + MDT = complete recovery. Let’s end stigma, support families, and ensure every child grows up with kindness, knowledge & equal opportunities. #ChildrensDay2025 #LeprosyAwareness #EndTheStigma
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People affected by leprosy may lose sensation in their feet, making them prone to injuries. Regular foot care soaking, cleaning, oiling, and wearing MCR foot wear keeps the skin soft, prevents cracks, ulcers, and protects from infection. https://t.co/iDvDS4hwAf
@Pharma_Mankind
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Under #ProjectPunarjanam, our team from Mahanadi Netra Chikitsalaya visited Nuapali, Santarapali & Hatibari - #Odisha to provide eye care for leprosy-affected persons. Eye screenings were carried out, along with free medicines, spectacles and sight-restoring cataract surgeries.
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Tuberculosis is curable! If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or weight loss, don’t ignore them. 📞 Contact your doctor if you 🔹 have TB-like symptoms 🔹 are a close contact of a TB patient 🔹 belong to a high-risk group Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.
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At #SirpurUPHC, #LEPRASociety, with support from the #DPMO & #PHCstaff, conducted a #LeprosyScreeningCamp and identified an #MBcase. Early detection saves lives, prevents disabilities & brings us closer to a #LeprosyFreeIndia. #EndLeprosy #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll
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Nerve Function Assessment a key step in early detection & disability prevention in #Leprosy. By checking sensory & motor nerve functions, NFA helps detect nerve damage early, preventing deformities & preserving dignity. Thank you @MankindPharma for your continued support.
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🪔 This #Diwali, let’s light up more than just our homes let’s light up lives! Your support to #LEPRASociety helps provide physiotherapy & care for people affected by leprosy, restoring movement, dignity & hope. Donate today and make a difference! #Diwali2025
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This Diwali, light up someone’s life. Leprosy is completely curable but recovery needs more than medicine. Physiotherapy restores movement, strength & dignity. Your support can help expand LEPRA’s PT services and change lives. Donate now: https://t.co/XxL9ArTbTd
#Diwali
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In #Alirajpur, young learners joined an inspiring session on #empathy, #health & #inclusion Storytelling & discussion helped break stigma & empower the next generation Thanks @Pharma_Mankind for supporting #healthawareness & #communitywellbeing
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🏆 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
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We are honored to receive the @WHOSEARO Champion Award. This recognition celebrates our work in Neglected Tropical Diseases & disability inclusion and the tireless efforts of our staff, volunteers & partners. Together, we continue to ensure health, dignity & inclusion for all.
At #RC78 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
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We believe healing begins with the mind. Through the Samarth Project, we’re integrating mental health into NTD care empowering communities, restoring dignity & inclusion. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #LEPRASociety #Samarth
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Dignity begins with independence. For persons affected by #leprosy, simple tasks like eating can be challenging. Our hand utensil holder helps restore independence, reduce dependency & boost confidence. Special thanks to @Pharma_Mankind for supporting this cause. #Inclusion
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✨ Your donation, big or small, can change a life. ✨ Your kindness can bring care, treatment, and hope. ✨ Together, we can spread the true joy of giving. 🤝 Be a Change-Maker this Daan Utsav. Donate. Support. Inspire Hope.
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This Daan Utsav (2nd–8th October 2025), join our Brand Ambassador for Andhra Pradesh, Ms. Koneru humpy, as she shares a heartfelt message on the power of giving.
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This Daan Utsav (2nd–8th October 2025), join our Brand Ambassador for Telangana, Ms. Sneha Ramachander, as she shares a heartfelt message on the power of giving. 🤝 Every donation counts. 💛 Let’s spread the true #JoyOfGiving with #LEPRASociety. #BeAChangemaker #GiveHope
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