Finding leprosy early,
village by village.
Skin camps conducted by LRRC across Salem district bring screening and awareness to the people who need it most — so that leprosy is detected early, before disability sets in.
Early detection, in the community
For the early detection of leprosy, skin camps were conducted across Salem district, particularly in Omalur, Kadayampatti and Mettur taluks.
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Awareness for the general public
Awareness programmes were organised for the general public, especially poor people and farmers, who often lacked knowledge or awareness about the disease.
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Working with local leaders
The camps were carried out with the support of local panchayat leaders, in collaboration with the Deputy Director (Leprosy Services), Salem District.
- 11
- Camps conducted
- 1,018
- Participants
- 17
- Suspects
- 1
- New case detected
Eleven camps. 1,018 people screened.
Every skin camp conducted by LRRC during the year, with the number of persons who attended.
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25.04.202452 persons
LRRC Dermatology
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28.06.202453 persons
St. Joseph Speciality Hospital
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14.08.2024110 persons
Thumbipady
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13.09.202496 persons
Vellar
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19.10.202472 persons
Kamalapuram
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23.10.202492 persons
Konur, Mettur
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12.11.2024117 persons
Puliyampatty
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30.11.202498 persons
Tholasampatty
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26.01.202574 persons
Naranampalayam
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22.02.202581 persons
Jalakandapuram
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13.03.2024173 persons
Kannakurichi
Inaugurated by Mr. R. Rajendiran, Minister for Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu
Camps in pictures
- 11
- Camps
- 1,214
- Persons attended
- 29
- Suspects
- 1
- New case
From screening to care
Newly detected cases begin MDT treatment, and the families and neighbours of each new case are screened through contact and neighbourhood surveys.