Leprosy Hospital

Blankets distributed at the hospital.

Throughout history, the sufferers of leprosy have often been ostracised by society. An intense fear of leprosy still persists, leading to stigmatisation of affected persons and their families.

Leprosy is a chronic, infectious disease. It affects the skin and peripheral nerves and if left untreated, there can be permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes. About 70% of the world's registered leprosy patients live in India.

In Srinagar, Kashmir Muslim Hands has been supporting a leprosy hospital. Through your generosity, the patients at this hospital have received food, clothing and blankets regularly over the past five years.

This year we built a new sanitation block at the hospital and have opened an 'occupational therapy unit' which also generates some income for the hospital.