TN govt launches door-to-door leprosy detection campaign

TN govt launches door-to-door leprosy detection campaign

Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Health Department on Thursday commenced a statewide leprosy case detection campaign to screen suspected cases. The campaign will continue until February 28 with over 20,000 volunteers conducting intensive door-to-door screenings. The initiative aims to cover 133 rural blocks and 27 urban areas across 37 districts. According to Tamil … Read more

Gujarat’s Suresh Soni conferred with Padma Shri honour for serving leprosy patients

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Gujarat-based Sahyog Leprosy Trust and its staff are overwhelmed with a wave of happiness, the reason being its founder Suresh Soni conferred with Padma Shri award for his altruistic and tireless service to hundreds of leprosy patients for decades. Sahyog Leprosy Trust in Gujarat is apparently the only centre in … Read more

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