CMHO, District Leprosy Officer Honoured For Innovative Leprosy Screening Model In Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore district's innovative approach to leprosy detection and treatment has received national recognition, with two senior health officials being honoured under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP). A two-day state-level review meeting under the NLEP was organised in the city, attended by district leprosy officers from 44 districts. The meeting focused on…
The National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) recently honoured Dr Madhav Hasani, the Chief Medical and Health Officer, and Dr Sharad Gupta, the District Leprosy Officer of Indore, for their innovative approach to leprosy screening in the city. The recognition came during a two-day state-level review meeting, where Dr Hasani and Dr Gupta were praised for their effective work in implementing a model that involves conducting leprosy screenings among labourers at Mazdoor Chowk during morning hours, while ensuring complete confidentiality and vigilance.
Dr Sunil Geete, a representative from the World Health Organization, suggested that Indore should present their innovative model to be shared and replicated on other platforms.
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