In Photos: Maharashtra to form leprosy eradication committee

Updated On: 15 July, 2025 06:14 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Tuesday said that The Public Health Department of Maharashtra is set to establish a new state-level committee aimed at bolstering the effective implementation of the leprosy eradication program across the state. (Pics/Maharashtra Health Ministry)

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<p>The initiative seeks to bring together a diverse group of experts, medical professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and individuals actively involved in the field of leprosy eradication</p>

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The initiative seeks to bring together a diverse group of experts, medical professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and individuals actively involved in the field of leprosy eradication

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minister Abitkar expressed confidence that this committee will play a pivotal role in refining the program`s execution, with a mandate to submit quarterly reports to the state government, offering recommendations for more impactful strategies</span></p>

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Minister Abitkar expressed confidence that this committee will play a pivotal role in refining the program`s execution, with a mandate to submit quarterly reports to the state government, offering recommendations for more impactful strategies

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the meeting, discussions also revolved around the crucial issue of increased funding for institutions dedicated to leprosy care</span></p>

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During the meeting, discussions also revolved around the crucial issue of increased funding for institutions dedicated to leprosy care

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Abitkar urged a more vigorous implementation of the leprosy eradication program, identifying it as a key project

<p>The meeting was also attended by MLA Sulbha Khodke, representatives from Vidarbha Maharogi Seva Mandal Tapovan, Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Kadambari Balkawade, Health Director Dr. Vijay Kandewad, Joint Director for Leprosy Dr. Sangale</p>

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The meeting was also attended by MLA Sulbha Khodke, representatives from Vidarbha Maharogi Seva Mandal Tapovan, Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Kadambari Balkawade, Health Director Dr. Vijay Kandewad, Joint Director for Leprosy Dr. Sangale

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