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32nd BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF LEPROSY

Organized by
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF LEPROLOGISTS (IAL)


in collaboration with
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru


Theme of the conference : 'Leprosy free India - Way forward'


Dates: 6th & 7th January, 2024
Work-shop for PG students : 5th January, 2024

WELCOME

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

It gives us immense pleasure to invite you to the 32nd Biennial IAL National Conference of Leprosy to be held at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre on 6th & 7th January 2024. It will be preceded by a “workshop on practical aspects of leprosy” by experienced faculty for the benefit of postgraduate students to be held on 5th January 2024 at the same venue.

The members of the organising & scientific committee are planning this conference so as to cater to the scientific needs of academicians, medical personnel as well as practicing dermatologists. The deliberations would also discuss the recent developments in national and global leprosy programme for the benefit of all healthcare providers working in the field to promote early detection and cure. Hence, we have chosen the theme for this conference as “Leprosy free India- Way forward”.

We are also going to have an award paper session and quiz for postgraduate students to enthuse and encourage their participation.

We look forward to your active participation to make this conference a success.

for more information, visit...

>> Invitation of nominations for the "International Gandhi Award 2023"

Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation, a pioneering organization established in 1951 in the field of leprosy in India, has instituted the award titled “International Gandhi Award” in 1986. The background for introducing the award and the relevant information is summarized below :


Mahatma Gandhi had evinced keen interest for over 50 years in mitigating the sufferings of persons affected by leprosy. The need to shed stigma against leprosy and adopt a humanitarian approach were amply demonstrated by the Father of Nation by nursing and caring leprosy patients. Leprosy work was accorded importance by Gandhiji by including it in his 18-point constructive programme. To perpetuate memory of this service and scientific approach of Gandhiji, the GMLF has instituted the "International Gandhi Award" in 1986.


PERIODICITY :

The Award is presented once in two years and consists of Rs. 2 lakhs as cash award, a Medallion and a Citation.


NUMBER OF AWARDS :

Two awards are presented either to individuals or institutions.


ELIGIBILITY :

The Award is given to a Leprosy Worker or Institution who/which has undertaken work in the field of leprosy for a period of not less than 10 years and made significant contribution in any aspect of leprosy work, resulting in the amelioration of the suffering of leprosy patients and enabling them to lead normal life.


The Award is open to medical, paramedical or non-medical and social workers in leprosy field. The candidate has to be nominated by a person of prominence in the field of leprosy. Post-humus nominations will not be accepted.


SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Nominations received are referred to an International Panel of Experts constituted by GMLF. The panel assigns a score in the scale of 1 to 10 to each nominee. The GMLF Committee peruses the recommendations of the Expert panel and prepares a short list of 3 nominees.


The Award Committee under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Vice-President of India finalizes two names for presentation of the Award.


REQUIREMENTS :

The nominating agency/person must provide complete bio-data of the nominee with detailed description of the work in the field of Leprosy done by the nominated person or institution. The significant contribution to leprosy work should be supported with documentary evidence/publications. It should include confirmation from the nominee that he/she or the institution is ready to accept the award, if given.


The last date to receive the nominations is 31st August, 2023


I have pleasure in inviting you to recommend suitable names for the International Gandhi Award 2023.


• Brief about IG Award for Leprosy
• IGA Circular & Nomination form

>> Anti-Leprosy Day 30th January  2023

We have planned to observe Anti-Leprosy Day in Hyderabad on the 30th of January with an awareness rally at 7:00 AM at the KBR Park followed by a 'Meet the     

Press' meeting at 8:00 AM.




>> Glimpse of 21st International Leprosy Congress -2022


On Behalf of The Scientific and Organizing Committee of The 21st International Leprosy Congress, We thank you all participated in this conference held in the month of 8th – 11th November, 2022. The ILC Is Being Organised Jointly by the Indian Association Of Leprologists (IAL) and Indian Association Of Dermatologists, Venereologists And Leprologists (IADVL).

 

>> Telangana State IADVL Announces Scholarships

for PLMs and NLEP Officer & Workers who present papers at


>> 21st International Leprosy Congress -2022


8-11 November 2022, Hyderabad, India

The TS IADVL is happy to announce a total of 10 cash scholarships of INR 5000 each to physical delegates attending the ILC and making paper presentations. Of these 7 are earmarked for IADVL PLM members, while the other 3 are open for NLEP Officer & Workers who would intend to present their work at the congress. Interested members/ workers need to apply for these Scholarships.

Eligibility for TS IADVL PLMs: All PLM IAL Members whose abstracts are accepted (oral/ poster/ short video) for presentation at ILC are eligible to apply for these scholarships. They should also be registered delegates for the congress.

Eligibility for NLEP Officer & Workers: NLEP Officers & Workers whose abstracts are accepted (oral/ poster/ short video) for presentation at ILC are eligible to apply for these cash scholarships. They should also be registered delegates for the congress.

How to apply: Please apply by giving the following details: Name, Age, Gender, Affiliation, Address and confirmation of abstract acceptance, with a copy of the abstract along with conference registration details.

Send your application with the above details with subject line ‘TS IADVL Scholarships for ILC 2022’ addressed to the Secretary TS IADVL at e-mail: tsiadvlilc2022@gmail.com or before 15th July, 2022.

Visit the ILC 2022 website for details on how to submit the abstracts for the congress and register for the congress https://www.lic-india2022.comAbstract submission closes on: 31st May, 2022. Scholarship recipients list will be announced by the screening committee of ILC during first week of September 2022. The cash scholarships would be given to the selected delegates during the ILC Congress.


>> 21st International Leprosy Congress (ILC) On November 8th to 11th 2022



ILC 2022 Leprosy Quiz for Students and trainees
(Organised by IADVL EC & IADVL Academy)

The Scientific Committee of the 21st International Leprosy Congress is pleased to announce ‘The ILC Leprosy Quiz’ for students and trainees for ILC 2022. The ILC 2022 will be held from the 8th to 11th November 2022 at HITEX Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India.

Eligibility:
  • Student trainees from any country who are pursuing their Post-graduation /MD/Ph.D. in Medicine/ Community Medicine/ Leprosy /Dermatology/ or allied specialties are eligible for participation.
  • All provisional life members (PLM) of IADVL who are doing their MD ( Dermatology) are eligible to participate.


  • Note:
  • All students trainees /Research fellows and junior residents, including PLMs of IADVL need to provide a certificate / endorsement from their guide/ head of the institute as proof of their studentship. ( participation form)
  • All participants should be registered physical delegates

  • A team of two participants with a maximum of two teams per Institute/ Organisation may register for the Quiz.

    A Preliminary Round of 50 MCQs will be conducted on 09 Nov 2022 at the conference venue: HITEX Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India. The Six best teams will be selected and will go to the final rounds which will be conducted on the 10th or 11th November 2022 as a special session in the congress. The finals will have 7 (6+1) rounds on different aspects related to leprosy (Epidemiology, Clinical aspects, Diagnostics, Management, Programme aspects, Social aspects & Rehabilitation) followed by a rapid-fire round., The best three teams will receive awards and all participants in the preliminary and final rounds will receive certificates of participation.

    Send your entries to the Scientific Secretary ILC at ilcquiz2022@gmail.com, with a copy to ilc2022india@gmail.com using the attached form (a signed & scanned pdf is to be sent ). The last date of submission of entries is June 30, 2022. Pdf of both the team members can be sent as single file.

    Do register at the earliest for the congress. Early bird registration closes on 15th May. For further details on ILC please visit the website: www.ilc-india2022.com

    Best of luck!

    Dr. Tarun Narang - Coordinator SIG Leprosy

    Dr. Ashwini PK - Member SIG Leprosy

    Dr. Lalit Gupta - Chairperson, IADVL Academy

    Dr. Rashmi Sarkar - President, IADVL

    Dr. Santosh Rathod - Member SIG Leprosy

    Dr. Parul Verma - Convener SIG NTD

    Dr. Rashmi Jindal - Convener, IADVL Academy

    Dr. Dinesh Kumar Devaraj - Hon. Secretary General, IADVL


     

    >> Scholarship 2022


    IAL is pleased to invite applications for Scholarships for attending the 21ST INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY CONGRESS - 2022, 8-11 November 2022, Hyderabad, India

     

  • There will be 20 scholarships of INR 5000 each to physical delegates attending the ILC and making presentations, of these ten (10) are earmarked for IAL members and ten (10) for non-IAL members. IAL invites application for these Scholarships
  • Eligibility: IAL Members and non members whose abstracts are accepted for presentation at ILC are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
  • Visit the ILC 2022 website for details on how to submit the abstracts for the congress and register for the congress https://www.ilc-india2022.com Abstract submission closes on: 31st May, 2022
  • Criteria: Individuals whose abstracts are accepted as oral free paper or as posters are eligible to apply. Please apply by giving the following details: Name, Age, Gender, Affiliation, Address, Country and confirrmation of abstract acceptance and add a copy of the abstract.
  • Send your application with the above details with subject line ‘IAL Scholarships for ILC 2022’ addressed to the Secretary IAL at e-mail: ialoffice2123@gmail.com on or before 15th July, 2022.
  • Scholarships will be announced by the 1st of August and be given to the selected delegates during the ILC Congress.






  • >> New Year Offer 2022    view details >>


    Dear Colleagues,

    On behalf of the Scientific & Organizing Committee of the 21st International Leprosy Congress, we welcome you all to India to attend this conference. It to be held in the month of 08th – 11th November, 2022. The ILC is being organised jointly by the Indian Association of Leprologists (IAL) and Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL).

     

    We request you to avail NEW YEAR 2022 offer of registration. As present you can register as E-Delegate by paying ? 5,900/-. In future you can convert your registration as Physical Delegate by paying difference amount ? 8,260/- i.e., (? 14160 - ? 5900= ? 8,260). For Registration information along with digital payment details by email: ilc2022india@gmail.com / SMS : +91-9949372247

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    Thank you.

    Sincerely,
    P Narasimha Rao & Sujai Suneetha
    On behalf of Organising & Scientific committee
    21st International Leprosy Congress- India






    >> 21st International Leprosy Congress (ILC) India-2022.

    Theme: ‘Better knowledge - Early diagnosis - Improved care’



    A combined Physical and Web-based Conference More than 100 hours of Scientific deliberations Dates: 08th - 11th November, 2022
    Venue: HITEX Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India


    Dear Colleagues,

    On behalf of the Scientific & Organizing Committee of the 21st International Leprosy Congress, we welcome you all to India to attend this conference. It to be held in the month of 08th – 11th November, 2022. The ILC is being organised jointly by the Indian Association of Leprologists (IAL) and Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL).

  • Web based Virtual conference: 5 pm to 10 Pm -  8th to10th  November 2022 
  • Physical conference (with live feed): 9 am to 4 pm – 9th to 11th  November 2022
  • Closing ceremony (with live feed):  5 pm to 7 pm  - 11th  November

  • • Physical Plenary Sessions daily (with Web-feed)

    • Web based Scientific Sessions on all days (5 or more Virtual Halls)

    • Breakout Sessions

    • Panel discussions

    • Paper

    • Award sessions

    • E- posters- virtual hall

    • Physical exhibition/stall

     

    SESSIONS:
    • Epidemiology

    • Transmission

    • Leprosy Control

    • Clinical aspects

    • Classification

    • Therapeutics

    • Reactions

    • AMR

    • Relapse

    • NLEP Session

    • ILEP Session

    • Integration with NTD’s

    • Vaccines

    • Prophylaxis – Immuno & Chemoprophylaxis

    • RCS

    • POD / Physiotherapy

    • Rehabilitation

    • Session for PAL’s

    • Networking Partners & supporters

    • Diagnostics (Laboratory & USG etc.)

    • Pathology

    • Immunology

    • Monitoring & Evaluation

    • Management of programmes

    • Genetics & Genomics

    • Leprosy & peripheral neuropathies

    • Nursing in leprosy

    • Migration

    • Social aspects – access to services,

    • Stigma reduction

    • Others

    Please visit this site for further details and updates: www.ilc-india2022.com

    For any query Contact: Mobile: +91-9949372247, E-Mail: ilc2022india@gmail.com

    Thank you.
    Sincerely,
    P Narasimha Rao & Sujai Suneetha
    On behalf of Organising & Scientific committee
    21st International Leprosy Congress- India







    >> Inauguration of IAL Telangana state branch on 2nd October, 2021




    >> 31st Biennial National Conference of IAL at Gandhi Medical College / Hospital, Hyderabad from 16th April to 18th April 2021.





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    Detail Program Schedule



    >> Report on the National Leprosy Symposium 2018




    >> 20th International Leprosy Congress - Manila, Philippines on 10-13 September 2019

    Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 January 2019 ( https://www.ilc2019.com/abstractsubmission.html )

    Dear Colleagues,

    On behalf of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 20th International Leprosy Congress, I wish to inform you that abstract submission deadline is extended to 15 February 2019.

    For those who have already submitted their abstract/s, thank you. For those who are still in the process of submission, we look forward to receiving your abstract/s within the revised abstract submission period.

    I am looking forward to seeing you all during the congress.

    Thank you.
    Sincerely,
    Marivic Balagon, M.D. ,Chairman
    Local Scientific Organizing Committee
    20th International Leprosy Congress
    Philippines


    >> CME Programme on World Leprosy Day -  Sunday 27th January 2019