In a world increasingly grappling with the ominous threat of climate change, the quest for sustainable energy solutions has become paramount. Combatting the effects, The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI), an organisation whose commitment to environmental consciousness shines as a beacon of hope. Harnessing the power of sustainable energy sources, The Leprosy Mission exemplifies a groundbreaking approach to healthcare that transcends traditional boundaries. Imagine a future where hospitals not only heal people but also the planet. This bold vision is one that TLMTI is passionately championin ..read more

The side event on ‘Promoting Investment, Innovation, and Industry for Assistive Technology in G20 countries and beyond’ at the StartUp20 Closing Summit on July 4, set the context for a more focussed discussion on enhancing the AT ecosystem among G20 nations. Jointly organised by the NITI Aayog and the UN in India, the side-event saw a coming together of multiple stakeholders—AT incubators, investors, persons with disabilities and representatives of relevant government departments and multilateral organisations—as they did a kind of a SWOT analysis of the AT sector. The two panel discussions a ..read more

In a momentous occasion, The Leprosy Mission hospital at Miraj witnessed the grand inauguration of Saksham, an advanced disability rehabilitation centre. Located at The Leprosy Mission Richardson Hospital, Miraj, Maharashtra, Saksham represents a significant step towards enhancing the capabilities and transforming the lives of those in need. The centre offers a comprehensive range of orthotics and prosthetics services, including customized diabetic footwear, client-specific insoles, orthotic aids, and artificial limbs. But its impact goes beyond just physical rehabilitation; Saksham also prov ..read more

Home Blog Breaking the barriers, living life to the fullest Marching towards zero leprosy in India Till date, we have been dealing with the target of eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The target laid down there was to reduce prevalence rate to less than 1 per 10,000. A major paradigm shift that has been taken in our vision under the programme is to break free of this restrictive target. Probably, this target was relevant when there were very large number of leprosy cases in the country. But having achieved a much lower prevalence rate, we now need to raise the bar and put a ..read more

Home Blog Breaking the barriers, living life to the fullest New OPD of TLM Hospital Purulia: another sustainable healthcare facility After reaching The Leprosy Mission Hospital in Purulia (West Bengal), I stood there for a minute just to understand what it feels like to stand in front of more than a 130-year-old (since 1888) institution. It must have been a witness to so many moments—of helplessness and courage, despair and hope, and pain and healing! So many stories must have taken roots, just like the towering and muscular trees around the hospital premises. As I walked past the single ..read more

Home Blog World Mental Health Day 2019 End Transmission, Disability and Discrimination Get Involved Like 2+ Share this page Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Send email Mail Send whatsapp whatsapp We are a great place to learn and grow. Everyone here cares about each other. We focus on fairness; we put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We are good people to partner with. Together we can create social change. VOICES VOLUNTEER DONATE The post Anti-Leprosy Day 2021: End Transmission, Disability and Discrimination appeared first on The ..read more

Home Blog World Mental Health Day 2019 Anti-Leprosy Day 2021: End Transmission, Disability and Discrimination Get Involved Like 0 Share this page Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Send email Mail Send whatsapp whatsapp We are a great place to learn and grow. Everyone here cares about each other. We focus on fairness; we put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We are good people to partner with. Together we can create social change. VOICES VOLUNTEER DONATE The post Anti-Leprosy Day 2021: End Transmission, Disability and Discrimination ..read more

Home News Empowering women affected by leprosy to be agents of change in their communities Empowering women affected by leprosy to be agents of change in their communities MAHARASHTRA:  The Leprosy Mission Trust India’s Women As Change Agents (WACA) Project attached to TLM Kothara Hospital, Maharashtra, organised a one-day training for eight WACA champions on WACA and leprosy. These women champions are leprosy-cured and are working for their communities. The project identified their potential and encouraged them to be champions. The training focused on women affected by leprosy beco ..read more

Home News TLMTI can now serve people affected by leprosy better… because of this 3D printer for making advanced hand splints TLMTI can now serve people affected by leprosy better… because of this 3D printer for making advanced hand splints UTTAR PRADESH: The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI) has become one of the first institutions in the world to use 3D-printed hand splints for correcting deformities caused by leprosy… and this, because of a 3D printer donated by TLMTI’s donors. The 3D printer installed at TLM Naini Hospital in Uttar Pradesh helps in making state-of-the-art, function ..read more

Home News Gandhi Jayanthi celebrated by TLMTI's Community Intervention Unit in Shahdara, Delhi Gandhi Jayanthi celebrated by TLMTI’s Community Intervention Unit in Shahdara, Delhi TAMIL NADU:  The Leprosy Mission Trust India’s (TLMTI) Vadathorasalur Hospital and Inclusive Empowerment Project (IEP) in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, provided specialised leprosy services in a health camp organised by Dr Santhosh Kumar, Block Medical Officer, Thiyagadurugam block, in TLM Vadathorasalur campus, on October 23. The camp was inaugurated by Dr Sudhakar, Deputy Director, Tuberculosis division. Dr He ..read more