At the Leprosy People Association (LPA), we believe that real impact happens when civil society and public institutions work hand in hand. Our collaboration with the Health Department is a cornerstone of our strategy to ensure healthier, more informed, and empowered communities.
This partnership is built on mutual respect, transparency, and a shared goal: bringing health services closer to the people who need them most.
LPA members are active participants in outreach efforts alongside Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), Medical Officers of Health (MOHs), and field staff. We support the Health Department in:
Door-to-door visits
Village-level screening programs
Mobile health camps
Follow-ups and awareness activities
Our community presence makes it easier for health professionals to connect with families, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
Many people hesitate to access health services due to fear, stigma, or lack of information. As trusted community members, LPA plays a unique role in bridging the gap between the health system and the people.
We help:
Translate medical messages into community language
Explain treatment processes with patience
Encourage people to attend check-ups and follow-ups
Support families during referrals and hospital visits
Our involvement isn’t just on the ground—it’s also in the strategy rooms. LPA participates in:
Quarterly district review meetings
Joint planning sessions
Health promotion strategy development
Training programs led by Medical Officers and public health experts
This ensures our community insights directly inform health department planning and decision-making.
Whether it’s in epidemic control, non-communicable disease awareness, or hygiene promotion, LPA proudly aligns with public health campaigns. We see ourselves as community mobilizers and health allies.
Through our ongoing partnership with the Health Department, we help make public health more inclusive, responsive, and rooted in real community needs.
Our collaboration with the Health Department shows the power of working together. When public systems and people’s movements unite, barriers break, trust grows, and lives change.
At LPA, we are proud to be a bridge between communities and the health system—building a healthier future, one village at a time.