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In Photos: Maharashtra to form leprosy eradication committee

Updated On: 15 July, 2025 06:14 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Tuesday said that The Public Health Department of Maharashtra is set to establish a new state-level committee aimed at bolstering the effective implementation of the leprosy eradication program across the state. (Pics/Maharashtra Health Ministry)

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Health Minister Prakash Abitkar chaired a meeting at vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Tuesday. Pics/Maharashtra Health Ministry
Health Minister Prakash Abitkar chaired a meeting at vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Tuesday. Pics/Maharashtra Health Ministry
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The initiative seeks to bring together a diverse group of experts, medical professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and individuals actively involved in the field of leprosy eradication

The initiative seeks to bring together a diverse group of experts, medical professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and individuals actively involved in the field of leprosy eradication

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Minister Abitkar expressed confidence that this committee will play a pivotal role in refining the program's execution, with a mandate to submit quarterly reports to the state government, offering recommendations for more impactful strategies

Minister Abitkar expressed confidence that this committee will play a pivotal role in refining the program's execution, with a mandate to submit quarterly reports to the state government, offering recommendations for more impactful strategies

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During the meeting, discussions also revolved around the crucial issue of increased funding for institutions dedicated to leprosy care

During the meeting, discussions also revolved around the crucial issue of increased funding for institutions dedicated to leprosy care

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Abitkar urged a more vigorous implementation of the leprosy eradication program, identifying it as a key project

Abitkar urged a more vigorous implementation of the leprosy eradication program, identifying it as a key project

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The meeting was also attended by MLA Sulbha Khodke, representatives from Vidarbha Maharogi Seva Mandal Tapovan, Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Kadambari Balkawade, Health Director Dr. Vijay Kandewad, Joint Director for Leprosy Dr. Sangale

The meeting was also attended by MLA Sulbha Khodke, representatives from Vidarbha Maharogi Seva Mandal Tapovan, Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Kadambari Balkawade, Health Director Dr. Vijay Kandewad, Joint Director for Leprosy Dr. Sangale

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