Preventing leprosy disability in India
Early diagnosis and treatment of leprosy can prevent disability. But the delay in accessing treatment causes nerve damage, commonly in hands, feet and eyes which can lead to permanent disability. Leprosy also causes lack of sensitivity, so ulcers and wounds are frequent.
LEPRA works in six of the poorest states in the country: Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Madhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam. We conduct health camps and education campaigns teaching patients and their families about self-care practices to prevent disabilities. Field staff also identify and provide treatment for complications and differ patients for surgery.
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