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[ The SINGAPORE LEPROSY RELIEF ASSOCIATION ] ::
The
Association will look into programmes to cater to the needs of persons
treated for leprosy in Singapore, including those living in Sunlove Home and in
other parts of the country. Add to consider services to persons with other disabling
life-long skin conditions like Neurofibromatosis, Congenital Ichthyosis, Atopic
eczema and psoriasis and chronic leg ulcers.
The Association
to undertake regular public education activities to increase awareness of leprosy
amoung health professionals and general public, with aims to early diagnosis to
reduce spread of disease and prevent disabilities, and ultimately to eradication
of leprosy in Singapore.
The Association
will consider, in partnership with other similar charitable organizations, provide
treatment to persons resident in Singapore with active leprosy, who has no access
to treatment.