The number of leprosy cases needing hospitalization has reduced over the years. However due to the change in the strategy of leprosy work more number of referral cases with various complications are reported in the NGO centers from the neighboring districts. The Government is attaching greater responsibility to the NGOs in the areas of disability care as they have specific skills in this area. Even after the elimination goal is attained there will be a need to maintain a certain level of activities to ensure that the remaining tasks are accomplished through the Referral Centres and Hospitals managed by the NGOs.

Swiss Emmaus ΠIndia supported NGOs are maintaining 9 base hospitals in 5 States with a total bed strength of 566. These hospitals acquired the needed infrastructure and equipments for the delivery of quality services by qualified personnel including Medical Officers, Nursing and Paramedical staff in various departments. During the year 4713 leprosy patients have been admitted for various complications such as physiotherapy, ulcer care, general illness, surgery etc.

Details of Swiss Emmaus India Supported Hospitals and Referral Centres are given below: