Ww HIGHLIGHTS * Leprosy week celebrations + International Women’s Day + Founders’ Day + Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training *Chest, Skin and Health Camps COVID-19 has enguifed almost the entire planet. With over 3,000 cases and 50 deaths in Pakistan, stringent measures enforced by the government to curtal its spread are being rigorously followed by MALC. People of al ages can be infected, but the elderly and those with underlying health congi- tions are most susceptible to contracting the disease. ‘Amidst Coronavirus outbreak, daily wage earners have been adversely affected by the situation. The ‘emergency has taken a toll on their financials as they struggle to feed their families. People fear they ‘may die of hunger than Coronavirus. Over 503% f families are unable to afford two meals a day; the percentage is likely to increase. As the number of cases advances, developing countries such as Paki- stan, are at risk of steep economic decline In view of the severe crises, we must all stand united and come out of these difficult times by ex- pressing humanity. Let's continue to fight malnourishment especially among mothers & children and Tuberculosis patients; a disease that claims over 70,000 lives in Pakistan every year, while not forgetting People with Disabilities who remain the most vulnerableHEALTH CAMPS CHEST CAMPS FOR TB DETECTION IN SELECTED DISTRICTS, OF AZAD KASHMIR, GILGIT-BALTISTAN AND KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, MAIC in collaboration with Mercy Corps is implementing a project funded by Global Fund focusing on Public-Private Mix (PPM) compo- ‘nent for Tuberculosis Control in selected districts of Azad Kashmir, Gilg- it-Baltstan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, As part of the project, every {quarter chest camps are being held. From October, 2019 - February, 2020, 51 chest camps were held. 3,881 people benefited in the form of free consultations and medicines. 82 people were diagnosed with TB. and are undergoing treatment. Statistics Dept Sy Aunual Get-together cama ee cacencrarnemesmenen i 4,465 people benefited in the form of free consultations and medi- cines through 5 general health camps conducted in rural areas of Kara- chi in collaboration with K-Electric during the months of January and February, 2020. There were a total of 9 TB presumptive cases, and 3 people reported with Leprosy signs and symptoms. Details of the camps are as follows: Conatations ate tection Female Male | Female ‘duit Child chil 14.01.2020 _iaquetabod 1758 a8 moamme — imerNeser, | og | aon | e9 | 97 25.02.2020 Laotabod = 0 Resource Mobilization Dept SKIN CAMP IN COLLABORATION WITH MISSIO AUSTRIA IMALC in collaboration with Missio Austria conducted a Skin Camp in Somar Kandyani Goth, Malir,on March 9, 2020, with the sole purpose of enhancing Leprosy case detection, 230 marginalized people benefit- ed in the form of free consultations and medicines. Scabies and fungal Infection were the common conditions found among people. 2 Leprosy cases were also detected, Consittions ate Location Male | Female Male Female Adult Adult Child child 9.032020 Malic 7 |e 0 | a = International Project Desk67" LEPROSY WEEK CELEBRATIONS World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of January every year around the globe to refresh the world to pledge alliance with people affected with Leprosy. Around 400 Lep- rosy cases are still being reported, with @ majority from Sindh, The theme this year is'Zero Discrimination and Stand Up for Human Rights. Like every year, MALC arranged a series of events; Press Conference on 25 January, Leprosy Seminar on 27” January ~to raise awareness and reduce misconceptions associated with the ailment, Patients’ Day - people who were once affected by Leprosy perform on various songs and share their experiences; the pain they endured and the encouragement of the staff that transformed their lives positively, Visitors’ Day on 30 January ~@ day where students from nursing colleges present the patients on the wards with gifts and apply henna to female pa tients‘ hands, Volunteers’ Day on 31" January - to appreciate volunteers (medical pract- tioners, students and volunteers from St. John Homeopathic Medical College, Pakistan Cen- tral Homeopathic College, Women Development Foundation and Sindh Government Hosp tal School of Nursing) for their invaluable contribution towards the cause in spreading awareness about Leprosy/ TB signs and symptoms and also by referring suspected cases to the nearest MALC sub centres, and Staff Day on 1* February - an annual gathering of em- ployees where they are also appreicated for their untiring efforts throughout the year. 67" World Leprosy Day was commemorated on 28" January 2020, at Marriott Hotel, Kara chi, withthe kind support of Jubilee life Insurance, ABL Asset Management Company Limit- ed and Alfalah GHP Investment Management Ltd, expressing gratitude to all those corpo- rate partners, philanthropists and schools who supported MALC’s cause last year. Mr. Savio Pereira, Director HR & Administration = MALC (1 from left) announced the names of those ‘employees who completed 25 years of service namely Mr. Gopal Ghavri - Procurement Manager (right), Mr. Muhammad Raza - Senior Leprosy Technician (2° from right) Mr ‘Samad All - Senior Leprosy Technician (3%from right), and Ms. Afshan Javald - Chief Leprosy Technician (2% from left). MALC was honoured by the presence of his Eminence Joseph Car- dinal Coutts, Archbishop of Karachi, President ~ Governing Board of MALC, His Excellency Mr, Eugen Wollfarth, the Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany, Karachi, who was the Chief Guest at the event (to the right of Mr. Mervyn Lobo, CEO - MALC (3% from left), Ms. Claudia Villani, a longstanding benefactor of MALCin Austria, Mr. Nisar Ahmed Memon, Special Secretary Health, Government of Sindh, members of the Clergy, members of MALC Governing Boatd, Government officials and the distinguished guests, During the eradication phase of Leprosy, MALC is also tirelessly working towards Blindness '& Tuberculosis Control, Mother and Child Health Care and Community Based Inclusive De- velopment for people with disabilities. jens Way 2020 RECENT EVENTS FOUNDERS’ DAY MAIC celebrated Founders’ Day in a small gather- ing on March 14, 2020. Every year, Founders’ day is celebrated with the sole purpose of recognizing the untiring selfless efforts of the founder mem- bers: St. Berenice Vargas (1956*), Mother Doyle (1956*), Dr. Ruth Pfau (1960"), Dr. Zarina Fazelb- hoy (1962*), Sr. Jeannine Geuns (1962*), Dr. Grace Warren (1964*), Frau Gonschorek (1970*) and Or. Hanna Glodny (2008*), made towards the organi zation and to carry forward their mission of serv- ing humanity with the same spirit. On behalf of ‘the Management, Dr, Ali Murtaza- Director Train ing expressed the honour of having Sr. Jeannine present amongst us in his welcome address. He also took the opportunity to share the precaution ‘ary measures for contracting COVID-19 and not to panic. Every year, Founders’ Day is dedicated to a Founder Member; this year it was dedicated to Sr. Berenice Vargas, the pioneer of Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre. *Year of joining \ fi! 2 ‘An equal world is an enabled world. The theme this year for International Women’s Day is ‘Each For Equal’. MALC celebrated international Wom- len’s Day by conducting an open discussion where female employees were given an opportunity to share their views about the day and the challenges being faced by women in the society; whether itis to obtain education or earn a livelihood, and therefore seeking measures for improvement. The discussion was insightful, and differed from one ‘woman to another. CEO Mr. Mervyn Lobo in his concluding speech encouraged the women to always maintain their confidence level and for the future to focus on improving communication, col- laboration, critical thinking and creativityRECENT VISITS CONCLUDING CEREMONY OF OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN AND JUNIOR LEPROSY/TB ‘TECHNICIAN TRAINING 2019 ~ 2020 The Training Institute at MALC, Saddar, organized the Concluding Ceremony of Ophthalmic Technician and Junior Leprosy/TB Techni- cian Training 2019-2020 on 25" January 2020. 16 Junior Leprosy/T8 Technicians and 6 Ophthalmic Technicians from Azad Kashmir, Gilg it-Baltistan and Karachi received certificates for completing the course, Training Dept. HEART SAVER MONTH ~ CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING MALC celebrates Heart Saver Month. A team from Research and De- velopment Skils - Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Kara chi, conducted a session on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training at MALC Training Institute, Saddar ~ Karachi on 14 March 2020. 26 field staff were trained in an hour to perform CPR in emer- sencies. Training Dept