Shalom, Church of Bangladesh and Leprosy Mission International Bangladesh are jointly working in Meherpur and Barishal district through the “Advocacy Empowerment Project (AEP)” and FREE projects. Shalom is working in partnership by giving emphasis to leprosy control, leprosy awareness, leprosy case identification, community based rehabilitation, advocacy on leprosy, referral to medical service providers (Govt, NGO’s) and follow up support. 1st October 2022 there was a mass awareness program held at Meherpur district on the current picture of leprosy patients and mental, medical, and financial support to the leprosy patients. Professor Mr. Farhad Hossain MP, Honorable State Minister of Public Administration was present as the chief guest; Dr. Md. Jawaharul Anam Siddiqui, Civil Surgeon was present as the special guest; Prof. Dr. Sakil Ahmed, Director MBDC, DGHS was present as the guest and Dr. Mohammad Munsoor Alam Khan was present as the Chairman of the program.
