Lepra Society recognised by WHO for footwear technology

Hyderabad-based Lepra Society, an NGO moving successful the tract of leprosy care, has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region arsenic a ‘Public Health Champion’ for its innovative DiMPLE (Digital Measurement for Paduka Footwear) initiative.

The DiMPLE exertion digitally captures ft measurements and images to plan custom-made footwear. This enables distant fabrication, promotes independency and enhances the prime of beingness for radical affected by leprosy, who often necessitate specialised protective footwear to forestall further complications.

“This grant celebrates the dedication of our wellness workers, volunteers and partners successful expanding entree to attraction for marginalised communities. With continued enactment and donations, we tin grow innovations similar DiMPLE and scope adjacent much marginalised communities with compassionate, inclusive care,” said Prasanta Kumar Naik, CEO of Lepra Society.