Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research, Rehabilitation, and Education in Leprosy
(ALH-RRE Society)

The ALH-RRE Society was established by the staff of Acworth Leprosy Hospital in its eightieth anniversary year on 9th June 1970 with the main objective of facilitating rehabilitation of leprosy sufferers in all respects, encouraging research studies and carrying out health education in leprosy.

During its existence of last 50 years, The ALH-RRE Society has pioneered many novel projects in the field of leprosy such as Active Surveys of school children, slum dwellers, and industrial workers for early detection, leading to development urban leprosy work as a part of National Leprosy Eradication Programme of India. Introduction of Dapsone (DDS) Tile Test Kit to check the intake of drug by the Patients, Competitive Examination on Leprosy for medical students are some of the examples of such projects.

Executive Committee Members :

President :

Executive Health Officer, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Vice President :

Padma Shri Dr. V. V. Dongre

Hon. Secretaries :

Dr. W. S. Bhatki
Mr. U. H. Thakar

Hon. Treasurer :

Dr. S. S. Gawde

Members :

Superintendent, Acworth Leprosy Hospital
Dr. V. V. Pai
Dr. C. R. Revankar
Dr. N. B. Iyer
Mr. A. L. Kadam

Acworth Municipal Hospital for Leprosy (AMHL)

Mr. H. A. ACWORTH.

Acworth Municipal Hospital for Leprosy was originally known as Homeless Leper Asylum.

The Homeless Leper Asylum at Wadala, Mumbai was established in November 1890.

A truly unique, nonsectarian Institution for Care and Treatment of Leprosy sufferers in the city, it was a tangible outcome of the funds donated by Mumbai's philanthropic citizens and the energetic efforts of the then Municipal Commissioner, Mr. H. A. ACWORTH.

Fortunately the barracks vacated by the Matunga Artillery Centre, after the Governor shifted his residence from Parel to Malbar Hill in 1885, were available for housing the Asylum.

In recognition of Acworth's efforts, the asylum was renamed as Acworth Leper Asylum in 1904.

The Hospital has committedly traded a long and successful path of anti-leprosy activities. Today it has achieved its objective of leprosy elimination in the city of Mumbai.

Acworth Municipal Hospital for Leprosy Provides :

Inpatient Facility
Diagnostic and Treatment Facility
Social and Rehabilitation Services
Physiotherapy
Reconstructive Surgery & POD Services
Laboratory Services

ALH-RRE Society

Working towards Empowerment and Mainstreaming of Leprosy Affected Persons.

Support us in the fight against Leprosy. Help us to :

Sponsor a child in need for education to be a productive citizen
Rehabilitation projects for the leprosy affected persons
Community awareness projects in difficult to reach areas (Tribal Locations)
Nutritional support to the affacted persons
Operational research projects

Donation

FOR DOMESTIC DONORS

Donations to ALH RRE Society is exempted under section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Please send your donations by cheque / DD in favour of “Acworth Leprosy Hospital Research Society” or through bank transfer.

Account Name : Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research, Rehabilitation & Education in Leprosy

Bank Name : Central Bank of India, Wadala Branch

Bank Address : Chadha Mansion, Station Road, Wadala(W), Mumbai 400031
Saving Account No.: 1000674971, IFSC Code : CBIN0280634

MICR NO: 400016063
SWIFT Code: CBININBBBMO

FOR INTERNATIONAL/FOREIGN DONORS

Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research, Rehabilitation & Education in Leprosy is registered under the FCRA Act of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of. India to receive Foreign Contributions /Donations

Please send your donations by cheque / DD in favour of "Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research, Rehabilitation & Education in Leprosy" or through bank transfer

Acworth Leprosy Hospital Research Society’s FCRA Registration No. is 083780396

FCRA Account Name : Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research, Rehabilitation & Education in Leprosy

Bank Name : State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch (00691)
FCRA Saving Account No.: 40118294749, IFSC Code : SBIN0000691,

SWIFT Code: SBININBB104

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Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research, Rehabilitation, and Education in Leprosy (ALH-RRE Society)