“ILEP India’s dedicated support to the National Leprosy Eradication Programme working with Central and State Governments, the leprosy affected and other key stakeholders has the potential to turn the dream of zero leprosy into reality.”
More than 600 people are diagnosed and start treatment
each day; over 50 of these are children.
ILEP is a consortium of international non-governmental organizations with a shared vision of a world free from leprosy, and an acknowledgment that none of us can achieve this on our own. ILEP members raise funds from public and institutional sources.
ILEP India has its strong presence in 18 out of 36 states and union territories of the country
In north-eastern states, besides Assam all other states are being provided need-based support
The ILEP India organization and associated 14 consultants act as state ILEP coordinators for these states
ILEP India is providing tertiary care services through 43 hospitals and tertiary care centers operating in 12 states
ILEP India has 34 MCR footwear manufacturing and supply units operating across 11 states of the country
That Amisha was having leprosy, was affecting her family too. As she said, “We had no knowledge about the disease earlier…
My name is Rudrapati Vijitha, and my parents are Ravi Babu and Mariyamma. I belong to a village called Emani in Duggirala Mandal in Guntur District.
I am Devath Samatha, 14 years of age studying in 9th standard. My parents are Narasimha and Bhagya Lakshmi.
