World Leprosy Day 2019

World Leprosy Day 2019

World Leprosy Day is tomorrow. Yet MAITRI’s work goes beyond the preparations for this one day. Last financial year we assessed 586 high risk cases, instructed 792 disabled cases for self-care, trained 576 deformed patients, 2983 community members and 417 government staff members. MAITRI held 34 camps to distribute sandals and dressing kits. We assist […]

Fire at MAITRI

Fire at MAITRI

This morning was the scene of a horrific spectacle when part of the generator building was engulfed in flames. Two workers and our volunteer staying at the guest house were the first to arrive and to try and put the fire out, which had spread through the roof into the adjacent trees. They managed to […]