Indian Association Of Leprologists (IAL)

IAL is a professional organization established in 1950 by the word renown Leprologists Dr. Dharmendra; consisting of Leprologists, dermatologists, laboratory scientists, microbiologists, immunologists, molecular biologists, plastic surgeons, epidemiologists and social scientists with membership strength of about 1000 members at present.

The objectives of IAL include:
(a) To promote the study of and research in leprosy,
(b) To create public opinion in matters relating to the prevention and cure of leprosy and rehabilitation of patients and
(c) To cooperate with the medical and other regional and national institutions having altogether or in part similar objectives.

The Indian Association of Leprologists (IAL) has been a major force in the fight against leprosy in India. It has been more than a professional body and has always maintained a strong interest in the national efforts in the fight against the disease. IAL also works closely with Hind Kust Nivaran Sangh (HKNS) and supports HKNS in bringing out the popular and respected leprosy journal of the word, the Indian Journal of Leprosy (IJL), which is one of the oldest peer reviewed journals of India, dedicated to publishing best research in the areas of leprosy.