Over half of the world's new leprosy patients live in India.

Salur Hospital in Andhra Pradesh is a 60-bed facility and one of the 14 hospitals operated by The Leprosy Mission Trust India serving the needs of people affected by leprosy and local communities.

A comprehensive range of in and out-patient care is provided by a dedicated team of medical, nursing and ancillary health specialists including reconstructive surgery, ulcer care and reaction management.

Prevention of impairment and disability is addressed through patient education, physiotherapy, pre-fabricated splints and micro-cellular rubber protective footwear.

As part of the Children Unite for Action programme, the Leprosy Mission assists in meeting the educational needs of children and youth in communities affected by leprosy. Over the course of five years, the project will work with 1,200 young boys and girls affected by leprosy & other disabilities and ensure these children have the necessary skills and knowledge to access quality education and attain the desired careers.