Committed to improving the health, dignity and social well-being of persons affected by leprosy and other communicable diseases, with a special focus on vulnerable and underserved communities.
"Leprosy elimination is not merely a public health goal—it is a moral imperative. Every person affected by leprosy deserves timely diagnosis, quality treatment, freedom from disability, and the opportunity to live with dignity and hope. Together, let us ensure that no person is left behind."
The challenge remains urgent. India continues to report the highest number of new leprosy cases in the world. Every year, thousands of children, women and men are diagnosed with the disease. Many continue to face delayed diagnosis, disability, stigma, loss of livelihood and social exclusion.
For more than four decades, ALERT INDIA has worked alongside communities, government health systems, healthcare professionals and supporters to ensure that leprosy is detected early, treated promptly and prevented from causing disability and lifelong hardship.
of global new leprosy cases originate in India.
notified leprosy colonies still active today.
people living with leprosy-related disabilities.
New 2024-25 cases included 37,893 from SC/ST communities, 6,670 individuals with disabilities, and 4,722 children.
With the support of donors and partners, ALERT INDIA reaches some of the most vulnerable and underserved communities in the states across India through community-based health and development programmes.
Early Detection and Treatment: Supporting timely diagnosis and access to quality care.
Leprosy Referral Centres (LRCs): Bringing specialised services closer to communities at risk.
Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation: Preventing complications, restoring mobility and improving quality of life.
Community Outreach and Awareness: Reducing stigma, promoting inclusion and encouraging early health-seeking behaviour.
Livelihoods and Social Empowerment: Helping affected individuals and families regain confidence, dignity and self-reliance.
Community-based surveillance, early detection, referral services, disability prevention and rehabilitation across endemic districts of Maharashtra.
Active case finding, treatment support and partnerships with public and private healthcare providers.
Targeted interventions, counselling, prevention and community-based support services.
Health education, women’s empowerment, livelihood enhancement and support for vulnerable families and communities.
Together, we can ensure that no person affected by leprosy is left behind. Your support can help transform lives, prevent disabilities, restore dignity and bring us closer to a world free from leprosy.
Decades of dedicated service yielding measurable, large-scale results across communities affected by Leprosy, TB, HIV/AIDS
POPULATION COVERED
LIVES IMPACTED
LEPROSY REFERRAL CENTRES (LRCs) ESTABLISHED IN PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM
DISTRICTS COVERED UNDER LEAP IN MAHARASHTRA
TB patients from 12 districts of Maharashtra, 11 districts of Gujarat, and 24 districts in Jharkhand reached through TB control activities (Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment Compliance).
Electronic health records of patients and providers created and linked under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (Mumbai & Gujarat).
Women at high risk for HIV/AIDS provided prevention, care and support in 2 districts of Maharashtra.
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