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Posted on 10/01/2011 by
In mid-November 2010 the Committee on Petitions of Rajya Sabha adopted a Report about the action the Government of India has taken towards improving the lives of persons affected by leprosy, who have been living on the margins of society.
Categories: India
Posted on 20/12/2010 by
The Union Government of India is carrying out a national sample survey, co-ordinated by the National JALMA Institute for Leprosy & Other Mycobacterial Diseases, to determine the number of persons affected by leprosy in India. The final report should be finalised by the fourth week of July 2011.
Categories: India
Posted on 15/12/2010 by
The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists has launched an on-line journal to encourage sharing of documentation about the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
Categories: India
Posted on 14/12/2010 by
A two-day workshop was held 12th – 13th December 2010 in Yashada, Pune, India, on the theme of An Inclusive Society, Leprosy and Human Rights. It was, organised by the International Leprosy Union in collaboration with the National Forum of India and ILEP Member, the Sasakawa Memorial Health Foundation.
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Posted on 10/12/2010 by
India: The Centre for Disability Studies, together with the Nalsar University of Law in Hyderabad, has prepared a working draft of an Act that would reserve 6% of all jobs for persons who have disabilities and impairments.
Categories: India