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Lotus Medical Foundation

Non Government Organization working on Health issues - Present focus is HIV/AIDS from awareness, prevention to support and care.

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Lotus Medical Foundation is a health based NGO operating in Kolhapur district since 1999. The main areas of focus are mother and child care, women empowerment, HIV/ AIDS Prevention & Rehabilitation, affordable and subsidized health services. Since 2007 Lotus Medical Foundation’s main thrust area is HIV/ AIDS epidemic, as we found out that Kolhapur District is a high pr

evalence district for HIV/AIDS. Our working involves, awareness, prevention to support and care of PLHIV (People living with HIV). The first targeted program was of “prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV” (PMTCT). The actual field exposure made us realize the stigma, inadequate treatment, exploitation and ignorance at large about HIV and AIDS. So the second step was to start a 12 bedded hospital – Care Center for them where we give food, medicines and proper medical care to needy patients free of the cost and proper orientation, Counseling of patients and relatives about diseases and living with HIV. We try to bring them in main stream of society. HIV till date has no recovery; hence prevention is the only tool for which we have launched “RED RIBBON CLUBS” in 100 villages. We increased our field activities regarding awareness, condom literacy, condoms availability, behavior change, communication activities. Volunteer’s participation, media communication & unconventional condom depots are established in these villages. The next phase was to tackle the Migrant population along with transgender s*x, male to male s*x and prostitution. These groups are identified, assured and counseled for proper care. Different awareness activities like – rally, mid media, lectures, essay competitions, group discussion, quiz competition, School Programs, poster exhibitions, wall writings, hoardings, cricket competitions and Rangoli competitions etc. are done.

“NGO with the Commitment to service”

Lotus Medical Foundation’s Current Projects - Care Center -12 bedded hospital, PMTCT - prevention of Mother to child transmission of HIV, adoption of HIV positive children for Medical care, Targeted Interventions for Migrant workers, Core composite and Link worker's scheme.

18/08/2026

Self care is how you take your power back. ~ Lalah Delia

At LMF, we work towards driving the marginalized groups of society towards self-care by organizing medical camps and health awareness programs for them.

10/08/2026

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." ~ Benjamin Franklin

09/08/2026

LMF had organized a medical and health awareness camp on August-7, 2026 at Hotel Manora, Rajendra Nagar, Kolhapur.

98 hotel workers were tested for HIV and VDRL and screened for TB and STI. Their blood sugar levels were tested and a free eye checkup was conducted for them. Efforts were taken to raise public awareness about HIV, STI and TB by providing information about the symptoms, causes, preventive measures, importance of timely testing and the treatment of these health conditions.

Athayu Hospital team screened the workers for urinary disorders and guided them regarding the same.

Dr. B.B Patil, present for this camp conducted thorough medical checkup of the workers and provided them with health guidance.

05/08/2026

Wellness is about moving towards a healthy lifestyle that has positive impact on your physical health; inside and out.

04/08/2026

We are proud to announce that LMF's initiative PPTCT has completed 20 glorious years! Our project's outreach workers ensure that pregnant women undergo HIV testing during pregnancy. If found HIV positive, they are counselled and given ART medication. Mother and baby are regularly monitored. Babies are tested at set intervals till they attain 18 months of age. Children testing negative at that point are tested six months after the cessation of breast feeding and if negative are declared as HIV negative. Babies found HIV-positive during this period are immediately initiated on ART.

In the 20 years of PPTCT, we have been able to prevent vertical transmission of HIV in thousands of children.

31/07/2026

We take pride in announcing that LMF's initiative Spandan has completed 10 successful years. It was started in 2016 with the purpose of achieving overall development of LMF's special children. It not only fulfilled its purpose but also led to a positive change in their lives.

In Spandan's journey of a decade, we conducted several programs for personality development and confidence building of the children and activities for boosting their creativity.

This journey was successful, thanks to the efforts of children, their parents, our team members, our donors and all those who conducted sessions for the children and provided them with guidance.

The memories of Spandan are precious for us and we look forward to continuing this program for many more years.

30/07/2026

"Investment in AIDS will be repaid a thousand-fold in lives saved and communities held together." ~ Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS

28/07/2026

LMF had organized Spandan, on July 25 from 10am to 5pm at Udyam Society Hall, Kolhapur. It was aimed at achieving overall development of children and included various activities.

In the first session on 'effective presentation' which was conducted by Mr. Sanjay Haldikar, children were introduced to techniques for confidence building and overcoming stage fear and provided with guidance about giving an impactive self-introduction. Different group activities were conducted and the children composed a song about rains. This helped them develop creativity, communication skills and confidence.

In the discourse titled Pandurang, organized on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, Mr. Manmohan Sisal spoke about the link between science, spirituality and behaviour, explained the difference between vegetarianism and non-vegetarianism, and spoke about the cultural significance of Vaari.

The dance activity, included a beautiful presentation of a dance on the song 'Vitthal Vitthal' based on the theme Ashadhi Ekadashi. Physical exercises and some amusing games were conducted for the children. This session was conducted by Ms. Shefali Mehta.

Later, school stationery and bags were distributed to children who had completed 12th Std and were pursuing higher education.

37 students and their parents were present for this program. Thanks to everyone's enthusiastic participation, Spandan was a success.

24/07/2026

On July 22, 2026, an Awareness Program Meeting was organized by LMF under its PPTCT initiative, at Primary Health Centre, ICTC Malkapur.

During this meeting, the participants were provided with information about LMF. They were informed about HIV and STI, the importance of HIV testing for pregnant women, and about the maintainence of overall hygiene.

29 people were present for this meeting which included 26 ANCs, 1 counsellor and 2 ORWs.

23/07/2026

LMF, in collaboration with Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Charitable Hospital Help Desk and Assistant Charity Commissioner Kolhapur, had organized a Chief Minister's Public Health Camp at Hotel Sheravati, Station Road, Kolhapur, on July 22, 2026.

42 hotel workers took part in this camp wherein they were tested for HIV and VDRL, and screened for TB and STI. Their blood sugar levels were tested and a free eye checkup was also conducted for them.

Efforts were taken to raise awareness about HIV, STI and TB by informing the participants about the causes, symptoms, preventive measures, importance of timely testing and treatment for these health conditions. This helped in raising overall health awareness among the hotel workers.

Athayu Hospital team screened all participants for urinary disorders and provided guidance regarding the same.

Dr. B.B Patil present for this camp, carried out medical checkup of all the hotel workers and guided them about overall well-being.

Address

Near, Sona Towers, Jawaharnagar Chowk , Y. P. Powarnagar
Kolhapur
416005

Telephone

+919422051305

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