Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Indore Officials Honoured for Innovative Leprosy Screening Model
Health officials in Indore received national recognition for helping find and treat people with leprosy.
They used a special screening programme for labourers at Mazdoor Chowk.
The checks were carried out in the morning.
Officials tried to protect people’s privacy during the screenings.
People found to have leprosy were given complete treatment.
The recognition was given during a two-day health programme meeting.
Officials from 44 districts attended the meeting.
A senior leprosy official asked Indore to explain its model so other places could use it.
Indore’s leprosy detection and treatment initiative received national recognition under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme.
Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Madhav Hasani and District Leprosy Officer Dr Sharad Gupta were honoured for their work.
The officials were recognised during a two-day state-level NLEP review meeting held in Indore.
The district screened labourers at Mazdoor Chowk during morning hours while maintaining confidentiality and vigilance.
Authorities ensured that patients identified through screening received complete treatment, and officials urged Indore to share its model for replication.
- Who
- Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Madhav Hasani and District Leprosy Officer Dr Sharad Gupta were honoured, with recognition presented by senior health and WHO officials.
- What
- The officials received recognition for Indore’s innovative leprosy screening and treatment model.
- When
- During a two-day state-level review meeting under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme; no specific dates were provided.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh, including screening at Mazdoor Chowk.
- Why
- Indore was recognised for detecting leprosy among labourers while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring complete treatment for identified patients.
- Programme
- National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)
- Honoured officials
- Dr Madhav Hasani and Dr Sharad Gupta
- Screening location
- Mazdoor Chowk, Indore
- Target group
- Labourers
- Meeting
- Two-day state-level NLEP review meeting
- Participation
- District leprosy officers from 44 districts attended
- Next step
- Indore was asked to submit a presentation so the model could be shared and replicated