Welcome to the prosthetics ward of Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital

Welcome to the prosthetics ward of Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital and Services Centre!

Leprosy does not cause limb loss directly, but due to a lack of sensation in the hands and feet, a leprosy affected person is at much greater risk of injury. Burns, cuts and ulcers may go unnoticed, which can lead to infection and permanent damage. Here at Lalgadh, patients can get prosthetics free of charge. #WelcometoLalgadh

Prosthetics ward, Lalgadh Hospital
Prosthetics ward at Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital.   Above photos: R. Thomas  © NLT Ireland 2019.

Celebrations in Sunderbasti

The village of Sunderbasti now has a large water storage tank. Before this August, villagers piped water from four kilometres away, but the pipes leaked leading to contamination, especially during the monsoon. With safe water now in every villagers home, NLT is celebrating with Sunderbasti.

Sunderbasti water store tank, September 2019. Photo & video credit, R. Thomas ©  NLT Ireland 2019