PREMANANDA MEMORIAL LEPROSY HOSPITAL
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Women's Day Celebration at our hospital with our patients.
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vehicle donation by the STATE BANK OF INDIA. Click to see the pictures
External Links:
1. The Leprosy Mission Trust, India
2. National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)
3. International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP)
1. Click on the link to download the workshop brochure and application form.
About us
The Leprosy Mission Trust, India, is the largest NGO in India addressing the issue of Leprosy. This organization started in Punjab in 1874 and today has 14 centers around the country.
Premananda Memorial Leprosy Hospital, Kolkata, is an urban leprosy referral centre. We strive to reach out to men, women and children affected by leprosy and address their needs so that they can overcome stigma and look to the future with hope. We also cater to general patients for skin, eye, diabetes and general surgery including plastic surgery services. Our services are provided with state of the art facilities and good nursing care at affordable prices. Today are the largest NGO in the country working in the field of Leprosy touching the lives of people affected by Leprosy through
1. Healthcare. 2. Public Health
3. Research 4. Advocacy
5. Training
6. Community development and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Mission
"Following Jesus Christ, The Leprosy Mission strives to break the chains of leprosy, empowering people to attain, healing, dignity and life in all its fullness".
Our Vision
"Leprosy defeated, lives transformed."
Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)
Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test--also called a nerve conduction study (NCS)--is a measurement of the speed of conduction of an electrical impulse through a nerve. NCV can determine nerve damage and destruction. .
Specialized leprosy care under one roof
FOOT SCAN
Foot scan is an assessment of the way you walk or run.The gait scanning at our hospital offers an assessment by a using a specialized scanning machine to measure and assess your foot mechanics.
Individuals with localized foot pain, bunions, hammertoe, arch/heel pain, leg/knee pain, hip/back pain foot ulcers will be benefited by this service.
Facts about leprosy
1. 55% of leprosy cases in the world are in India.
2. 135,000 new cases of leprosy were reported in India between 2012-2013.
3. Government statistics under estimate the extent of leprosy.
4. Children are also affected by leprosy.
5. Leprosy is particularly prevalent among the poorest and most marginalized communities.
6. In some areas leprosy is a growing problem.
7. Many districts continue to have incidences of leprosy higher than the WHO benchmark.
8. Some leprosy patients suffer deformities which can result in lifelong disabilities and require extensive and continued care.
Leprosy care, Burn Surgery and Tendon Transfers, care of insensitive extremities