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Improving healthcare access in the tea-growing regions of Assam

Dear  All, I hope you are well. In the heart of the tea-growing regions of Assam, India, where healthcare access is often a challenge, we are providing two specialist healthcare centres for people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. With thanks to funding from Haddenham Healthcare and Tea People, the Comprehensive Disability Referral Centre in Tinsukia Tea Garden opened in September 2025 followed by the Satellite Centre at Dhoedaam Tea Estate in January 2026. The impact of these new hubs is already being felt across the community. As of February 2026, 35 adults and 3 children have been diagnosed with leprosy and started their recovery. The presence of child cases is a sign of ongoing community transmission and indicates a need for increased efforts to detect cases early.  Thanks to a field activity by the centre, eight-year-old Babu received an early leprosy diagnosis and has not developed any disabilities. Read Babu's real-life story.

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Read more about how Lepra’s centres in Assam are breaking the cycle of health inequality by enabling early diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing support for people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. What can I do to help? You too can help people in the tea-growing regions of Assam by holding a ‘Lepra Life-Changing Tea’. Gather your friends and family for tea and cakes and simply ask for a donation in return. You’ll have a lovely natter, and the icing on the cake will be the funds you raise to diagnose, treat and care for more vulnerable people. Our free fundraising guide is full of hints and tips to make your event a big success. Your support will help us change lives for the better. Thank you, Rajni Kant Singh State Coordinator, Lepra Society