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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.