Published Thu, Feb 15, 24. Written by Kathleen Connors.
Direct supporter contributions to the project and from those who give to our MDP Medical Fund provide an annual $5,555 to assist the leprosy patients of the Dhanjuri Leprosy Center. In 2022, the Dhanjuri Leprosy Center was able to detect 247 new cases of leprosy (9 of those in children), and 226 patients completed their full treatments for eradicating the disease. Many were also helped with wound care, footwear, medications, and physical therapy at the Center. The Center also implemented programs to create awareness in the community and reduce the stigma associated with leprosy in support of the most vulnerable. This 3-year project continues through 2025. Thank you for assisting those most in need among us through this project!
Patient Being Fitted for Footwear.
Patient Receiving Medication.
Published Mon, Mar 28, 22. Written by Kathleen Connors.
Dhanjuri Leprosy Center Director and PIME Missionary, Fr. Livio Prete, is grateful to the PIME USA supporters who have helped in the fight against the disease. Fr. Livio updated us that thanks to your support, they have detected many cases of leprosy, treated many patients, and raised awareness of the disease.
In 2021, the Dhanjuri Leprosy Center detected 235 new cases and completed full treatment for 263 patients. They gave healing and ulcer care to 398 patients - 307 in the field and 91 at the hospital. They provided physical therapy to another 422 patients - 389 in the field and 33 at the hospital. In addition, they increased leprosy awareness and education through posters and print materials, school visits, and their presence in markets and villages. Lastly, they held health camps for finding new cases, scheduled treatments and/or follow-ups, and made in-home visits.
Fr. Livio and the leprosy patients are blessed by your generosity in helping those suffering from Hansen’s disease. Thank you for assisting those most in need through this project!
Published Wed, Mar 18, 20. Written by Kathleen Connors.
Fr. Michael D’Cruze recently updated us on the treatment, care and therapy that the patients at Dhanjuri Leprosy Control Center (DLC) continue to receive. DLC is a charitable program of the Catholic Church in the Dinajpur Diocese in Bangladesh and serves people of all faiths in the diocese.
Fr. Michael thanked PIME USA donors for their support of the Center. He informed that in 2019 the Center treated a total of 4,465 individuals finding 273 new cases of the disease. Last year they had a total of 238 patients on continued treatment, with 299 patients completing their full treatments.
DLC’s operations include case detection, treatment, prevention of deformity, community-based Rehabilitation and education to the community and patients. The DLC continues to support the community of Dinajpur as a center committed to the prevention, treatment and education regarding leprosy thanks to the help of PIME USA supporter.
Photos of the project - a new patient for treatment (top), home visits to patients (middle), medication provision (bottom):
Published Wed, Mar 06, 19. Written by Kathleen Connors.
Fr. Michael D’Cruze recently updated us on the treatment, care and therapy the patients at Dhanjuri Leprosy Control Center (DLC) continue to receive. DLC is a charitable program of the Catholic Church of the Dinajpur Diocese in Bangladesh and serves people of all faiths in the diocese.
Fr. Michael thanked PIME USA donors for their support of the Center. He informed that in 2017-2018 the center cared for 225 new patients of which 197 completed treatment. Patients treated early who complete the full therapy suffer no disability, which is one of the Center’s goals. In addition, the Center admitted 73 patients to their hospital for a total of 3,407 days, treating and curing 72 lepers.
DLC’s operations include case detection, treatment, prevention of deformity, Community Based Rehabilitation and education to the community and patients. Thanks to your continued support the community of Dinajpur has a center committed to the prevention, treatment and education of leprosy.
Published Sun, Jun 03, 18. Written by Kathleen Connors.
Fr. Michael D’Cruze recently updated us on the purchase of bicycles for field aid workers of the Dhanjuri Leprosy Control Center. Thanks to your generosity the new bicycles were distributed in April of 2018. Fr. Michael informs that the bikes are the main mode of transportation for field workers and clinic staff in reaching leprosy patients in their communities. These visits are crucial for regular follow up and physical therapy outside the hospital.
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Jibon is one of four children, and he comes from a good Christian family who instilled the beliefs of the church in their children at a young age, his father works in the rice mill and his mothe...
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