SVIMS Observes Anti-Leprosy Day at Medical College in Tirupati
Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), along with the Department of Dermatology, observed Anti-Leprosy Day at the Sri Padmavati Medical College Hospital in Tirupati on Thursday, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary. Speaking on the occasion, SVIMS director and vice chancellor Dr. R.V. Kumar emphasised on the need for early detection and treatment of leprosy, so that patients can be cured. He highlighted the steps being taken by both the central and state governments for eradicating leprosy from society. “As part of the ongoing National Leprosy Elimination Programme, awareness camps are being conducted from Thursday, January 30, to February 13 under the theme ‘Sparks of Leprosy’, which focuses on detection and eradication of the disease,” Dr. Kumar stated. He remarked that it is inhumane to show discrimination against people affected by leprosy. In this regard, he emphasised the need for the society to overcome misconceptions about the disease. He pointed out that leprosy is caused by the mycobacterium leprae bacteria. It can be effectively treated with the help of medical professionals once symptoms appear. He encouraged the public to seek medical advice if they notice any symptoms. SVIMS dean Dr. Alladi Mohan explained that leprosy appears with symptoms like discoloured patches on the skin and numbness in hands and feet. The disease spreads with respiratory droplets. But with prompt treatment, it can be cured without causing permanent disability. The event included presentations by Dr. Surekha, Dr. Ramana and other medical experts on the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy. Medical staff, students and patients participated in the awareness sessions aimed at eliminating the stigma against leprosy.
Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), along with the Department of Dermatology, observed Anti-Leprosy Day at the Sri Padmavati Medical College Hospital in Tirupati on Thursday, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary.
Speaking on the occasion, SVIMS director and vice chancellor Dr. R.V. Kumar emphasised on the need for early detection and treatment of leprosy, so that patients can be cured. He highlighted the steps being taken by both the central and state governments for eradicating leprosy from society.
“As part of the ongoing National Leprosy Elimination Programme, awareness camps are being conducted from Thursday, January 30, to February 13 under the theme ‘Sparks of Leprosy’, which focuses on detection and eradication of the disease,” Dr. Kumar stated.
He remarked that it is inhumane to show discrimination against people affected by leprosy. In this regard, he emphasised the need for the society to overcome misconceptions about the disease. He pointed out that leprosy is caused by the mycobacterium leprae bacteria. It can be effectively treated with the help of medical professionals once symptoms appear. He encouraged the public to seek medical advice if they notice any symptoms.
SVIMS dean Dr. Alladi Mohan explained that leprosy appears with symptoms like discoloured patches on the skin and numbness in hands and feet. The disease spreads with respiratory droplets. But with prompt treatment, it can be cured without causing permanent disability.
The event included presentations by Dr. Surekha, Dr. Ramana and other medical experts on the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy. Medical staff, students and patients participated in the awareness sessions aimed at eliminating the stigma against leprosy.
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