Doiwala, Dr Y S Bisht, Medical Superintendent in Himalayan Hospital organized a camp at 10:30 am near Sapera Basti in PEN India School. 30th January is observed as World Leprosy Day across the globe. Specialists from Himalayan Hospital Skin Department and second yearMBBS students spread awareness about the symptoms and treatment of leprosy. Dr Y S Bisht said, “people who came to the camp will be provided free registration for treatment in Himalayan Hospital.
Himalayan Hospital skin specialist Dr Rashmi Jindal and Dr Payal Chauhan said, “leprosy is a contagious disease that is caused by the infection of Mycobacterium leprae which is a slow dividing bacterium. Two common types are tuberculoid and lepromatous, the latter being more harmful. Lepromatous leprosy causes large lumps and bumps, commonly referred to as nodules in medical terms.”
Dr Nancy Bhardwaj and Dr Robin Chugh added, “Pain in the eyes and legs, Skin lesions, numbness in hands, feet, arms and legs, muscle weakness, severe disfigurement and disabilities are some of the basic symptoms of leprosy.”
Dr Prakash Keshaviah, the Patron of PEN India Foundation said, “India has the highest number of leprosy patients globally and such awareness camps will prove beneficial in achieving the aim of WHO in eradicating leprosy.” Mr Anoop Rawat, the chairperson of the Foundation and Mr Santosh Budakoti, the Director of the Foundation, welcomed the SRHU medical superintendent Dr YS Bisht and his team and thanked them for their their initiative of providing free treatment to those who came to the camp.
