Leprosy and Information Technology

Leprosy Mailing List – January 18th, 2008
Ref.: Leprosy and Information Technology
From: Ganapati R., Mumbai, India


Dear Dr Sunil,

I appreciate your intention to prepare a research paper (LML - January 15th, 2008) based on the views of readers of Leprosy Mailing List.
1.The concept of LML using the medium of internet pioneered by Dr Salvatore Noto is an outstanding contribution in promoting dialogue among leprologists, field workers and other specialists.
2.Updated information emerging out of exchange of opinions has helped me and my colleagues in Bombay Leprosy Project in improving the quality of our service to leprosy patients in our Referral Centre and in the field as well as in areas of research.
3.This medium has been highly useful to record for the first time several novel experiments and experiences in the field of leprosy and elicit the critical opinion of the readers.
4.It is unfortunate that several users of this medium are contributing only occasionally.
5.Many scientists working in leprosy and related fields are still not aware of this most useful internet medium. I believe that the forthcoming International Congress in Hyderabad will be ideal meeting where the existence of this medium may be brought to the knowledge of the delegates and I hope that you and Dr Noto himself may take some initiative in this regard.

Thanking you and with kind regards,

Dr R Ganapati,
Director Emeritus, Bombay Leprosy Project.