Cost of treatment of one leprosy patient

Dear Sir / Madam,

Kindly refer to my earlier email sent to you in December, 2006 on the above subject.

The Leprosy Mission in their appeal for leprosy donation mention that they could “heal” only 10 patients, out of US $ 4566.00 they have raised recently.
You are aware of the “Leprosy Patients Relief Fund” of Bombay Leprosy Project. Please note that under this Scheme we would be able to mange about 268 patients with a donation of $ 4566.00, the cost per patient in our hands being just $ 17.00.
I would like to reiterate that this cost does not include expenses towards maintenance and establishment etc. Funds are used directly for services to patients and service- providers.
I urge donors to be cost-conscious when they give funds to Non Profit Organizations.

Dr R Ganapati,
Director Emeritus, Bombay Leprosy Project


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Leprosy Appeal Date: Tuesday, 8 January 2008
Well we have a final total for the Christmas Leprosy Appeal and I am completely amazed at the generosity of everyone. We had approximately 300 - 350 people donate money for a total of $4566. That means we raised enough money to heal 10 people from leprosy with a bit over and we averaged approximately $13 per donation.

Thank you again for taking part in this appeal we have done to support the Leprosy Mission and I look forward to next Christmas maybe doing it all again.

Pat Brittenden