International Leprosy Association -
History of Leprosy

  • International Leprosy Association -
    History of Leprosy

    Database

    Lady Willingdon Settlement (later Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute (CLTRI))

    Location

    Category Leprosarium
    Country India
    Address Tirumani / Alapakkam, Madras Presidency
    Current Address Tirumani / Chingleput, Tamil Nadu

    Notes

    Collaboration in Madras between:

    Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore,
    Schieffelin Leprosy Research Sanatorium, Karigiri,
    Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Chingleput,
    The Leprosy Centre, Polambakkam.

    BELRA/LEPRA workers associated with this leprosarium:-

    Dr Bob Cochrane, doctor, 1935-1941 & 1948-1951.
    Mr Michael Smith, biochemist, 1949

    Information supplied by LEPRA

    Leprosaria - Historical References
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