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The goal of The Leprosy Project is to see the villages we serve free from leprosy and fully accepted into society.
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Extreme House Calls

1/11/2013

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PictureMedical Director Dr. Theresia Liem examines PAL at his home in Puge
Each quarter Dr. Theresia Liem visits the far flung villages in The Project to monitor activities and ensure that proper protocol is used for treating PALS.  On her last trip she spent a week in November/ December 2012 visiting 4 villages Luding, Ganluo, Xide, and Puge.

During the trip Dr. Liem and the staff also conducted a survey of the families in Xide with malnourished children.  On Dr. Liem’s last visit she noted that malnutrition among the children a significant problem there.  The Project is initiating a program to work with the villagers to help them provide better nutrition for their children and nutrition education for the parents.


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POD (prevention of disease)

1/11/2013

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Treatment and prevention of disabilities is one of the main tenants of The Project.  Our staff in Xichang visit all the villages on a regular basis, providing training and medical assistance to villagers.  During the last quarter of 2012 staff spent 39 days making 13 visits to the 9 villages.

Village healthcare workers were replenished with sufficient POD (Prevention of Disabilities) supplies and tools; 4 crutches and 138 pairs of protective shoes were dispatched to PALs in need, alongside other protective tools. 

As winter comes, cases of chapped skin and burn injuries have been increased.  Most of the PALs are sensory impaired and unable to feel heat.  This often results in burns, especially during winter.  Project staff and healthcare workers continuously conduct household safety education for PALs to help them protect themselves from burn injuries as which often develop into ulcers.

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