X-ray machine finally arrives

X-ray machine being delivered on the back of a truck to Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital & Services Centre, Nepal

The C-ARM has finally been delivered! 18 months ago, back in 2023, NLT Ireland sent out an x-ray machine to Nepal. It got stuck in India and it looked like it would never reach its destination. But finally, in January 2025, Lalgadh Hospital got a call to collect it. The machine is now unpacked and…

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New toilets funded for our Village Alive Programme

Lady showing off the new toilet for the Balwa Village Alive Project

After much hard work from many members of the community, the village of Balawa (Saranchiya) now has a toilet. The new toilet has been funded by donations made to NLT’s Village Alive Project (VAP). The toilet is now being utilised by 42 members from 7 families. This valuable resource has significantly improved their sanitation and…

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LLHSC research paper published in Leprosy Review Journal

Dr Kiran Jha with Mr Pramod Kumar Jha

Dr Kiran Jha, a member of the medical team at LLHSC, has had a research paper included in the Leprosy Review. The paper looks at how the lives of two people affected by leprosy have been dramatically changed for the better. The personal experiences they share serve as powerful examples of human empowerment and leadership,…

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A busy day at Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital & Services Centre

November 10th was an exceptionally busy day in the Outpatient Department at Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital & Services Centre. 758 people were seen in total, including: 70 leprosy cases, including 6 new cases; 31 orthopedic, 15 footwear and 562 dermatology cases; 110 people received lab services and 12 underwent X-ray examinations; 658 patients received pharmacy services;…

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