Medicines distributed in Patiala

Tribune News Service

Patiala, February 3

The Health Department distributed free medicines and ulcer care kits among leprosy patients here today. Medicines are being distributed during the ongoing fortnight anti-leprosy campaign at Dr Khushdeva Leprosy Colony. The campaign has been initiated to spread awareness of leprosy among city residents.

Dr Rupandeep Kaur, District Leprosy Officer (DLO) said leprosy caused by mycobacterium leprae was a curable disease and could easily be treated by multi-drug therapy (MDT).

They distributed medicines and ulcer care kits among 45 patients at Leprosy Colony, she added.

“Leprosy is curable with the MDT. Timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment and completion of full course of the MDT may prevent disabilities caused by leprosy,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Patiala Civil Surgeon, Dr Satinder Singh, said the Health Department was also providing disability certificates to leprosy patients, which entitled them free travel.