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Leprosy Relief Rural Centre · Est. 1956
Care that restores dignity. Hope that lasts.
Seven decades of compassionate leprosy care in Omalur, Salem — reconstructive surgery, ulcer healing, protective footwear and community rehabilitation under one roof.
- 1,018
- People screened in skin camps
- 14
- Reconstructive surgeries
- 2,529
- Ulcer dressings & treatments
70
Years of
healing & grace
healing & grace
80G tax-exempt giving
OUR DEPARTMENTS
Providing specialized clinical expertise, surgical intervention, protective footwear, and community empowerment across six dedicated departments.
Reconstructive Surgery
Tendon transfers & corrective surgeries restoring mobility to impaired hands & feet.
Ulcer Care Clinic
Specialized inpatient dressings, wound debridement, and healing for chronic neuropathic ulcers.
Physiotherapy & Rehab
Daily muscle retraining, wax baths, splinting, and neuro-rehabilitation therapy.
MCR Footwear Workshop
Custom-crafted microcellular rubber sandals and orthotic insoles preventing secondary injuries.
General Hospital & TB Care
Multi-specialty general clinical departments, maternity, orthopaedics, and state-partnered TB DOTS care.
Community Outreach & Camps
Proactive rural screening camps, village contact surveys, early diagnosis, and stigma-reduction education.
Measured impact · FY 2024–2025
A year of healing, measured.
Every figure below is verified from the audited LRRC Annual Activity Report 2024–2025 — activity within the reporting period, not lifetime totals.
View the annual report
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1,018
Participants screened in 11 skin camps
03
14
Restorative reconstructive surgeries
04
734
Physiotherapy & neuro-rehabilitation beneficiaries
05
148
Protective MCR footwear beneficiaries
06
2,529
Ulcer dressings & clinical treatments
SECRETARY & DIRECTOR · LRRC
WORDS OF HEALING & DEDICATION
“At LRRC, we believe that true healing begins where medical science meets unwavering compassion. Every person affected by leprosy deserves not just medicine, but restored dignity, renewed functional independence, and the warm embrace of society.”
Leading the continuing mission established in 1956 by Bishop V. S. Selvanather, supported by Most Rev. Dr. Arulselvam Rayappan (Chairman) and dedicated clinical and field teams across Salem District.
OUR MISSION
Dedicated to Healing & Inclusion
To detect, treat, and rehabilitate individuals and families affected by leprosy through unconditional compassion, specialist reconstructive surgery, custom ulcer-preventative footwear, and holistic socio-economic empowerment without distinction of caste, creed, or background.
OUR VISION
A Stigma-Free, Empowered Society
To build a compassionate, inclusive world where leprosy transmission is halted, disabilities are prevented and surgically overcome, and every recovered person lives with absolute personal dignity and economic self-reliance.
AUTHENTIC CARE ENVIRONMENT
Moments of healing. Spaces of hope.
Serene Hospital Campus & Rehabilitation Courtyard · Omalur
Clinical Monitoring & Surgical Diagnostic Suites
Inpatient Rehabilitation & Restorative Care
Special Medical & Skin Screening Camp
Nourishment & Community Dining Facility
CONTINUUM OF CLINICAL CARE
All Clinical Departments →
Comprehensive Medical & Rehabilitation Services
From proactive early detection in remote hamlets to complex tendon-transfer reconstructive surgeries, our medical disciplines are united by a commitment to the whole person.
Department 1 of 6 · Community Outreach
Early Leprosy Detection
Proactive screening camps, family contact investigations, and door-to-door neighbourhood surveys to identify early signs before nerve damage occurs.
- 11 Community Skin Camps conducted in FY 2024–2025
- 1,018 individuals clinically screened in rural Salem
- Nerve palpation, thermal sensitivity & sensation testing
Department 2 of 6 · Clinical Medicine
Diagnosis & MDT Treatment
Standardized Multidrug Therapy (MDT), skin smear testing, management of lepra reactions, and active management of acute neuritis.
- 35 new cases detected & treated in 2024–2025
- Full course WHO MDT regimens completely supervised
- Systematic nerve function monitoring & reaction care
Department 3 of 6 · Surgical Restoration
Reconstructive Surgery
Specialized restorative surgery for claw hands, foot drop, and lagophthalmos (inability to close eyelids), restoring function and cosmetic dignity.
- 14 reconstructive operations in 2024–2025
- Modern renovated sterile laminar airflow OT suite
- Post-surgical intensive tendon re-education protocols
Department 4 of 6 · Plantar Wound Care
Ulcer Care & Dressings
Specialized management of plantar trophic ulcers caused by sensory loss, including conservative debridement, therapeutic plaster casts, and daily antiseptic dressings.
- 2,529 specialized dressings performed in 2024–2025
- 68 ulcer inpatients & 393 outpatients supported
- 53 minor ulcer surgical interventions & debridement
Department 5 of 6 · Physical Medicine
Physiotherapy & Neuro Rehab
Pre- and post-operative muscle re-education, warm wax baths, therapeutic exercises for children with cerebral palsy, and specialized neuro-rehabilitation.
- 734 total beneficiaries in 2024–2025
- 555 orthopaedic & 111 neurological patients
- 17 children with cerebral palsy & mobility impairments
Department 6 of 6 · Community Hospital
Inclusive Hospital & TB Care
St. Joseph General Hospital departments including maternity, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and tuberculosis treatment in partnership with Tamil Nadu government.
- Operating multi-discipline departments since 1999–2000
- Government-associated TB DOTS care centre
- Non-discriminatory, stigma-free healing environment
FOUNDATIONS OF SERVICE
Four Pillars of LRRC Excellence
Built across seven decades of continuous medical ministry and community service.
Unconditional Care
Welcoming every patient with genuine empathy and warmth, eliminating stigma and creating a sanctuary of acceptance.
Surgical Precision
Over 57 years of reconstructive surgery experience, pioneering tendon transfer corrections that restore livelihoods.
Complete Rehab
Looking beyond medical discharge to custom footwear, vocational training, home care instruction, and welfare support.
Community Integration
Actively educating neighbourhood populations, screening contacts, and ensuring restored individuals rejoin society.
CONTINUUM OF CLINICAL CARE · 6 MILESTONES
Continuum of Care: The Patient Journey
OUR HISTORICAL ODYSSEY
Seven Decades of Healing & Grace
1956
A Mission Begins
Founded by Bishop V. S. Selvanather in Omalur to extend compassionate relief to marginalized leprosy patients.
1967
First Reconstructive Surgery
Pioneering restorative surgeries begin under German medical collaboration, bringing back functional hand and foot movement.
1976
Orthopaedic Workshop
Inauguration of the specialised splint and microcellular rubber (MCR) protective footwear production workshop.
2023
Modern OT Renovation
Complete modernization of the surgical theatre with state-of-the-art sterile airflow, lighting, and patient monitoring.
148 Beneficiaries
145 MCR Footwear Pairs + Spring Shoes
REHABILITATION & PROTECTION
Preventing disability. Restoring mobility.
Loss of sensation in the feet is one of leprosy’s most debilitating consequences. LRRC’s in-house footwear workshop creates customized Microcellular Rubber (MCR) shoes that redistribute pressure and prevent life-threatening recurrent ulcers.
During 2024–2025, our workshop crafted 145 pairs of tailored MCR footwear, engineered 3 specialized DFC spring shoes for drop-foot patients, and performed 266 preventative footwear repairs.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Annual Activity Report
Financial & Medical Review
TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
Annual Activity Report 2024–2025
Discover verified statistics on skin camps, reconstructive surgeries, ulcer dressings, inpatient/outpatient care, GLRA project cooperation, and community welfare initiatives.
FIELD UPDATES & OBSERVANCES
Recent News & Community Outreach
OUTREACH
Annual Report Highlight · FY 2024–2025
Bringing Care Closer to the Community
Eleven skin camps brought specialized leprosy screening to 1,018 rural participants, accompanied by family contact tracing.
RECONSTRUCTION
Annual Report Highlight · FY 2024–2025
Supporting Movement. Restoring Possibility.
Fourteen reconstructive surgeries and 734 physiotherapy treatments supported functional rehabilitation for patients.
LOOKING AHEAD
Annual Report Highlight · FY 2024–2025
Future Planning: Renovation & Expansion
Reported goals include future upgrades to the maternity ward and residential rehabilitation home at LRRC.
VISIT OUR CAMPUS · OMALUR
Find Us in Salem District
Located conveniently on the Salem–Bengaluru Highway, LRRC welcomes patients, families, visiting doctors, researchers, and charitable benefactors.