Dermatology Center inaugurated in Bombay Leprosy Project Premises
Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venerologists and Leprologists - Maharashtra Branch (IADVL – Maha Branch) opened its Clinic-cum-Office in the premises of the Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Centre of Bombay Leprosy Project (BLP) at Prateeksha Nagar, Sion on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami, 21st October, 2007.
Senior Dermatologists and Officials of BLP who attended the function stressed that this joint venture symbolizes the principle of integration of the specialties of Dermatology and Leprology.
Dr R Ganapati, Director Emeritus, BLP observed that though the desirability of such a integration is widely talked about, there is not much of a practical evidence of functional collaboration between the two specialties. The example set by the progressive institutions of IADVL and BLP is indeed a landmark.
Dr Ashok Shah, President IADVL – MB pointed out the strong ties between the Association and BLP and assured of all help to promote such ties further in future and expressed his appreciation of Dr VV Pai, Director, BLP who was instrumental in bridging the institutions together.
Dr Kiran Godse, Hon Secretary IADVL – MB proposed vote of thanks and announced that the Centre will run a Free Skin Clinic on 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
BLP News
Sunday, October 7, 2007
NGO Observes 31st Anniversary
At a small but meaningful function to commemorate its 31st Anniversary, Bombay Leprosy Project (BLP) renewed its commitment and dedicated efforts in the service of leprosy patients and the community.
Dr ARK Pillai, President, Indian Development Foundation, the Chief Guest complimented the staff for their spectacular contributions and dedicated efforts towards leprosy relief.
Earlier Dr VV Pai, Director BLP while welcoming the guests and the invitees reiterated that several challenges in leprosy relief and research are to be addressed. Although leprosy is declared “eliminated” this is by no means true. BLP has continued to contribute its services to innumerable patients despite several challenges and financial constraints.
Dr R Ganapati, Director Emeritus, BLP highlighted the popularity of the vibrant Referral Centre in catering to innumerable patients. He referred to the recently implemented “Leprosy Patients Relief Fund” (LPRF) using the donations exclusively for services to patients and those who plan and offer such services (the money not being utilized for institutional maintenance and establishment). Surveys using LPRF has revealed the abnormally high numbers of disabled leprosy patients lining in rural areas adjoining Bombay to whom human rights are denied.
Mr V R Kamath, Manager BLP while proposing the vote of thanks referred with pride to the opportunity he had in assisting BLP in its noble mission.
Medical officers, staff members, field volunteers, interns from medical colleges and guests from USA formed the audience.
Ms Gayathri Iyer and Ms Jilian who have come specially to photograph the activities of BLP spoke highly about the excellent cooperation offered by the staff in their assignment.
At a small but meaningful function to commemorate its 31st Anniversary, Bombay Leprosy Project (BLP) renewed its commitment and dedicated efforts in the service of leprosy patients and the community.
Dr ARK Pillai, President, Indian Development Foundation, the Chief Guest complimented the staff for their spectacular contributions and dedicated efforts towards leprosy relief.
Earlier Dr VV Pai, Director BLP while welcoming the guests and the invitees reiterated that several challenges in leprosy relief and research are to be addressed. Although leprosy is declared “eliminated” this is by no means true. BLP has continued to contribute its services to innumerable patients despite several challenges and financial constraints.
Dr R Ganapati, Director Emeritus, BLP highlighted the popularity of the vibrant Referral Centre in catering to innumerable patients. He referred to the recently implemented “Leprosy Patients Relief Fund” (LPRF) using the donations exclusively for services to patients and those who plan and offer such services (the money not being utilized for institutional maintenance and establishment). Surveys using LPRF has revealed the abnormally high numbers of disabled leprosy patients lining in rural areas adjoining Bombay to whom human rights are denied.
Mr V R Kamath, Manager BLP while proposing the vote of thanks referred with pride to the opportunity he had in assisting BLP in its noble mission.
Medical officers, staff members, field volunteers, interns from medical colleges and guests from USA formed the audience.
Ms Gayathri Iyer and Ms Jilian who have come specially to photograph the activities of BLP spoke highly about the excellent cooperation offered by the staff in their assignment.
Friday, October 5, 2007
The President and the Managing Committee Members of
Bombay Leprosy Project
cordially invite you for its 31st Anniversary function
on 6th October 2007
to commemorate its unrelenting services to Leprosy Patients and to rededicate its efforts and strengthen its resolve and commitment to anti leprosy work on this occasion.
Time: 3.00 pm
Venue: BLP Hall on the Ground floor
Dr V V Pai
Director
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Vidnyan Bhavan, 11, VN Purav Marg Sion Chunabhatti, Mumbai – 22
Tel: 022-2405 4608, 2405 7040 Email: blproject@vsnl.net
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Leprosy Campaign during Ganesh Festival
Bombay Leprosy Project (BLP) was the first project to utilize the opportunity of Ganesh Festival, a popular festival in the city of Bombay for creating awareness on leprosy in the year 1983 by its own initiative.
BLP has been assisting the Govt and even this year utilized this opportunity in its area for creating awareness by distributing pamphlets, poster exhibitions etc on leprosy.
On this occasion a Health Camp was organized in collaboration with the Jai Ganesh Mandal at Rahul Nagar Slum, Chunabhatti near the main Referral Centre on 21st Sept 2007. The health camp focused mainly on Eye check up and screening the community for suspects of leprosy and skin diseases. Screening for eye diseases was organized at the extension clinic of the Referral centre. Paramedical staff and Volunteers from BLP were involved in IEC activities. Posters on leprosy were displayed at the Mandal. Group talk on leprosy was also given by Non Medical Supervisors and field staff of BLP to the general public. A total of 70 patients benefited from the camp. Besides this, awareness programmes were also conducted in the project areas of BLP.
This awareness programme evoked tremendous response from the community, the leaders in the slums and the public at large.
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