Care for every step
of the journey.
From finding new cases in the villages of Salem district to treatment, reconstructive surgery, physiotherapy, awareness and training — the leprosy services of LRRC.
Our services at a glance
New Case Detection
Skin camps, OPD, contact and neighbourhood surveys, and skin smear examination.
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Treatment and Follow-up
MDT treatment, RFT follow-up and counselling, reaction and neuritis management, and ulcer care.
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Reconstructive Surgeries
Free surgery for correctable deformities such as claw hand, foot drop and lagophthalmos.
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Physiotherapy
Exercise therapy, neurodevelopmental therapy, electrotherapy, POP and splint application.
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IEC Activities
Information, Education and Communication sessions on leprosy for workers, students and health care providers.
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Internship & Training
Internships and orientation programmes for paramedical, nursing and physiotherapy students.
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New Case Detection
Early detection of leprosy prevents disability and stops further spread. LRRC finds new cases through community skin camps, its hospital OPD and door-to-door surveys, working with the Deputy Director (Leprosy Services), Salem District and the Government NMS.
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Through Skin Camps
Skin and disability camps across Salem district, particularly in Omalur, Kadayampatti and Mettur taluks, organised with local panchayat leaders and in collaboration with the Deputy Director (Leprosy Services), Salem District.
11 camps · 1,018 participants · 17 suspects · 1 new case -
Through OPD
New cases are detected through OPD consultations and voluntary reporting at the hospital. Suspected cases showing cardinal signs of leprosy are carefully diagnosed through skin examination, nerve examination and bacteriological tests.
35 new cases · 31 from Salem district, 04 from other districts -
Through Family Contact Survey
Carried out with the Government NMS for the families of newly detected cases, for early detection, timely treatment and awareness among close contacts.
25 families · 73 examined · 4 suspects · 2 new cases -
Through Neighbourhood Survey
The LRRC team, with Government NMS, Health Inspectors and Village Health Nurses, visits at least 30 to 50 nearby households of each detected case.
494 houses · 1,048 examined · 13 suspects · 0 new cases -
Through Skin Smear Examination
Routinely carried out for suspected cases to confirm diagnosis and classify the type of disease, giving reliable evidence for the correct treatment regimen.
46 examinations · 15 positive
- 2,139
- Total persons examined
- 35
- Persons diagnosed with leprosy
Treatment and Follow-up
Once a new case is detected, care continues through every stage — from the first dose of MDT and regular re-assessment, to follow-up after Release from Treatment, and the management of reactions, neuritis and ulcers.
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MDT Treatment
The first dose of MDT is usually given by LRRC, with consecutive doses provided by the Government NMS. Every case under treatment is regularly followed up, re-assessed and given a nerve function assessment at each visit.
35 cases under treatment -
RFT Cases: Follow-up & Counselling
Patients declared Released from Treatment (RFT) are not left unattended. Regular follow-up and counselling monitor their health, address residual complications and offer psychological support, helping them regain confidence and reintegrate into society.
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Reaction and Neuritis Management
Reactions and neuritis before, during or after treatment are managed with steroid therapy, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicines. Patients who develop claw hand or foot drop are admitted and given specialised physiotherapy.
13 treated with steroids · 9 OP · 4 IP -
Ulcer Management
Patients with anaesthetic limbs attend the Ulcer OP for dressing and specialised care. Complicated cases receive procedures such as bone debridement and exarticulation to control infection and preserve mobility.
68 admitted · 393 outpatients · 53 surgeries · 2,529 dressings
- 35
- Cases under MDT treatment
- 2,529
- Ulcer dressings done
- 53
- Ulcer-related surgeries
Reconstructive Surgeries
Free Reconstructive Surgeries (RCS). The LRRC Rehabilitation Centre is an authorised centre to conduct RCS for patients referred from seven districts (five DDLs). Correctable deformities such as claw hand, foot drop and lagophthalmos are surgically corrected at the centre four to five times a year.
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Visiting surgical team
Through an MoU with Karigiri Hospital, Vellore, Dr. Jerry Joshua and other surgeons from GLRA visit regularly to perform these surgeries.
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Complete care around surgery
The centre takes complete care of patients, providing boarding and lodging before and after surgery, with pre- and post-operative physiotherapy.
- 14
- Surgeries done in 2024–25
- 4–5
- Surgery sessions a year
- 7
- Districts referring patients
Physiotherapy
The Physiotherapy Department provides a wide range of services for patients of all ages, including exercise therapy, neurodevelopmental therapy, electrotherapy, POP and splint application for various disabilities. Congenital, orthopaedic and neurological impairments are treated with individualised care plans, and a spacious area supports walking and mobility training.
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For leprosy-affected patients
Specialised physiotherapy for patients who develop claw hand or foot drop, and pre- and post-operative physiotherapy for reconstructive surgery.
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Success story: Mr. Selvaraj
After a severe fall with head and hand injuries, Mr. Selvaraj arrived bedridden. Through regular physiotherapy at LRRC he made a remarkable recovery — today he walks independently and drives a vehicle.
- 734
- Total beneficiaries
- 555
- Ortho cases
- 111
- Neuro cases
- 17
- Children with cerebral palsy & disabilities
- 51
- General & gynaec cases
IEC Activities
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) sessions create awareness about leprosy among MGNREGA workers, school and college students, and health care providers across Salem district.
| Date | Group | Place | Attendees |
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| 05 Sep 2024 | MGNREGA workers | Kottamettupatty | 60 attendees |
| 06 Sep 2024 | School students | Chinthamaniur | 250 attendees |
| 10 Oct 2024 | Arts & Science students | AVS College, Sikkanampatty | 180 attendees |
| 07 Nov 2024 | B.Ed students | Saradha College, Salem | 60 attendees |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Health care providers | Anugraha Hospital, Kamalapuram | 14 attendees |
| 27 Mar 2025 | MGNREGA workers | Pannapatty | 35 attendees |
- 6
- Awareness sessions
- 599
- Participants reached
Internship & Training
Education and training are one of LRRC’s key services: the centre offers internships and orientation programmes to paramedical students, preparing future health workers to recognise and care for leprosy.
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One-day training on leprosy
One-day programmes for Homeopathy, BPT and Nursing students on leprosy.
14 colleges · 20 sessions · 984 students (2025–26) -
BPT internship
Fifteen-day internship training for Bachelor of Physiotherapy students at LRRC.
79 students (2025–26) -
Anti-Leprosy Day
On 30 January 2025, students of SKS Nursing College joined LRRC’s project staff for awareness on leprosy and LRRC’s work towards its elimination, and took a pledge to support the fight against leprosy.
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