Key Contacts

Anandaban Leprosy Hospital

Anandaban Leprosy Hospital was founded by The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI) in 1957 and is still supported by TLMI.

Anandaban Hospital is the largest leprosy hospital in Nepal. It serves as the main leprosy referral hospital for the Central Region of Nepal (8.3 million population, 2003) and works to support the National Leprosy Control Programme of HMG/Nepal.

Please see the TLM Nepal website for more information: http://www.tlmnepal.org/

Nepal Leprosy Trust (NLT)

Established in 1972, Nepal Leprosy Trust (NLT) aims to bring improvements to every aspect of the lives of leprosy-affected people, by equipping them to re-adapt and re-integrate successfully in their communities, both socially and economically. NLT's activities include: treatment and rehabilitation, prevention of disabilities (POD), capacity building, empowerment and awareness-raising.

NLT runs Lalgadh Leprosy Services Centre (LLSC), which, as well as being a medical centre of excellence, provides innovative practical training and is the base for a range of projects involving the community. Please see the NLT website for more information: http://www.nlt.org.uk

Sewa Kendra Leprosy Relief Organistaion

The Sewa Kendra Leprosy Relief organisation (SKLR) was established in September 2002 to support people affected by leprosy in Nepal. SKLR is located in Gaushala, near the temple of the great Hindu deity, Lord Pashupatinath to whom thousands of devotees pay their homage every day. Many people with leprosy come here to survive by begging, because they have been rejected by their relatives and neighbours.  By locating itself here, Sewa Kendra has been able to reach out to many leprosy patients as well as the large number of other poor and destitute people including the 225 residents of the government old age home in the area.

SKLR runs regular health clinics, organises awareness-raising campaigns and supports income-generation activities.

Please see the SKLR website for more information: http://sewakendra.org

IDEA Nepal

The Association for Integration, Dignity and Economic Advancement (IDEA) was established in Nepal in 1988 with the primary intention of seeking ways to address the social and economic needs of leprosy affected people. By 2007 IDEA had 120 life members and 200 general members. Working committee members coordinate with national and international organizations. IDEA has A regional committee in each of the five development regions of Nepal. 

Through 2006 and 2007 the organizations main achievements were listed as:

• Women’s empowerment workshops in three development regions
• A general assembly held in Kathmandu (Mr Yohei Sasakawa was the chief guest)
• Scholarships for 22 students
• Peace Rally on the occasion of World Leprosy Day, 28th January 2007

Please see the IDEA International website for more information: http://www.idealeprosydignity.org

BIKASH Nepal

BIKASH (formerly Green Pastures) is a training centre aiming to develop the skills and knowledge of service providers involved in providing health care and rehabilitation services to people living with leprosy, HIV/AIDs, TB and disability.

BIKASH Nepal is the only training provider to support the Nepal Government’s Leprosy Elimination Programme in the whole of western region of Nepal. The training centre has been providing comprehensive leprosy training to basic health services (BHS) staff working in peripheral health units for the last 15 years. BIKASH also provides intensive leprosy training courses to doctors (Medical Officers), Public Health Officers and District TB/Leprosy assistants.

Please see the Bikash Nepal website for more information: http://www.bikashnepal.org.np

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