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.
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