The Dhanjuri Leprosy Control Center needs assistance in the treatment, care and therapy of patients. This Center is a charitable program of the Catholic Church of the Dinajpur Diocese in Bangladesh. It aims for full implementation of multi-drug therapy service in partnership with the government and covers 13 sub-districts of Dinajpur, areas known as the highest leprosy endemic of Bangladesh. Activities at the Center include case detection through the information program, house to house visits and absentee tracing, treatment of all patients, prevention of deformity (P.O.D.), community based rehabilitation, education for both patient and the public and staff development training. Thanks to the help of PIME USA donors, those with leprosy in Dinajpur have been helped over the past few years. The clinic continues to need annual support of $5,555 for the coming three years (2023-25). With your help, the leprosy patients of Dinajpur will continue to receive the healthcare they need for years to come.
LeaderPublished 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 Thu, May 27, 21. Written by Kathleen Connors.
Dhanjuri Leprosy Center Director Fr. Michael D’Cruze provided an update on how the assistance of PIME USA supporters has been essential for the Center in Bangladesh. The Center has been able to implement early leprosy case detection to reduce disabilities among the people of Dinajpur. It has brought leprosy awareness and education to schools and markets, performed health checkups and follow up care (at the center or with home visits), and provided specialized footwear.
Thanks to your support the neediest and most vulnerable among us are not forgotten, especially during the pandemic.
