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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 prevalence 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.

19/09/2026

Under the 'Shree Ganesha of Maha-Aarogya 2026' initiative by Chief Minister's Relief Fund and Charitable Hospital Help Desk, Public Health Department, Kolhapur, LMF, in collaboration with Shree New Ganesh Tarun Mandal, Sh*tur, Bambavade had organized a Maha Aarogya Shibir (Health Camp) on September-18, 2026.

77 people took part in this camp wherein they were tested for HIV and VDRL and screened for TB and STI. Their blood sugar levels were also tested.

In the effort to raise awareness about HIV, STI and TB, the participants were informed about the symptoms, causes, prevention, importance of timely testing and treatment of these health conditions.

DIVINE Dental Hospital team screened the participants for dental problems and provided guidance about dental health.

Dr. Shivam Mane conducted a medical checkup of all participants and gave them health guidance.

This camp helped in raising health awareness among the participants and helped them benefit from various healthcare services at the same time.

Thanks to the efforts and cooperation by Sh*tur village chief (Sarpanch) Mr. Vijay Patil and Chairman of Shree New Ganesh Tarun Mandal, Mr. Ganesh Patil, this camp could be implemented successfully.

18/09/2026

LMF, in collaboration with Elcom Industries 5-Star MIDC, Kagal had organized a medical camp on September-16, 2026.

200 industrial 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 an eye checkup was also conducted for them.

In the effort to raise awareness about HIV, STI and TB, the participants were informed about the causes, symptoms, prevention, importance of timely testing and treatment for these health conditions.

Athayu Hospital team conducted screening for urinary disorders.

Dr. Rani Kamble present for this camp, conducted medical checkup of all the participants and provided health advice.

Owing to this camp, the participants could access various medical facilities at the same place and the camp helped in raising health awareness among the workers and informed them about preventive healthcare. Sachinn Zannwar Usha Thorat Niranjan Shah

16/09/2026

Under the 'Shree Ganesha Maha-Aarogya 2026' initiative by Chief Minister's Relief Fund and Charitable Hospital Help Desk, Public Health Department, Kolhapur, LMF, in collaboration with Shiva Parvati Ganesh Mandal, Wadanage had organized a Maha Aarogya Shibir (Health Camp) on September-15, 2026.

76 individuals took part in this camp, wherein they were tested for HIV and VDRL and screened for TB and STI. Their blood sugar levels were checked and an eye checkup was also conducted.

In the effort to raise awareness about HIV, STI and TB, the participants were informed about the symptoms, causes, prevention, importance of timely testing and treatment of these health conditions.

Swastik Hospital team screened the participants for heart diseases and provided guidance regarding the same.

Dr. Rani Kamble present for the camp conducted a medical checkup for all participants and gave medical advice.

This camp helped in raising health awareness among the participants and they could avail of various medical services at the same place. LMF team is thankful to everyone who helped in organizing this camp.

15/09/2026

Wishing you all a Happy Ganapati Festival. May God bless you with good health. Sachinn Zannwar Niranjan Shah Usha Thorat V B Patil

14/09/2026

LMF works with the objective of raising awareness and providing healthcare facilities to the marginalized groups of society, so that they have equal access to medical care. With this purpose, we organize medical and health awareness camps at various localities whereby the marginalized groups are benefitted. We had organized one such camp Samadhan Industries, Birdevwadi Side, on September-10, 2026.

104 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 an eye checkup was also conducted.

In the effort to raise awareness about HIV, STI and TB, the participants were informed about the symptoms, causes, preventive measures, timely testing and treatment of these health conditions.

Athayu Hospital team screened the participants for urinary disorders, carried out blood sugar testing and provided health guidance.

Dr. Shivam Mane conducted health checkup of the female participants and gave medical advice. Counselor Shreya Patil provided information about HIV and STI.

Through this camp, the workers gained health awareness and understood the importance of preventive healthcare. Usha Thorat Niranjan Shah Sachinn Zannwar

13/09/2026

LMF in collaboration with CPR Mobile ICTC had organized a Children's Sensitization Campaign on September-9, 2026 in Anandibai Balvantrav Sarnobat High School, Arsule Porle and Matoshri Jijabai High School, Majgav. In this campaign, efforts were taken to raise health awareness among the students, and counseling sessions were arranged.

99 students from Anandibai Balvantrav Sarnobat High School and 63 students from Matoshri Jijabai High School as well as the Principal and teachers of these schools took part in this campaign.

Mr. Deepak Savant informed the participants about HIV, STI, TB, Jaundice, and various contagious and non-contagious diseases. He explained the causes, symptoms, testing, preventive measures and treatment for these health conditions and importance of safe practices. Students were also informed about the hormonal changes during adolescence and their effects on one's personality and health.

The purpose of this session was to build awareness, remove stigma, promote safe behavior and create a positive approach among the children. Teachers also took active part in the session and provided health guidance to the students.

10/09/2026

Migrant workers in various sectors face challenges in maintaining good health and stand a risk of HIV and other health conditions due to constant travel, somewhat squalid living conditions and social isolation. LMF's Migrant project is aimed at giving migrant workers, access to medical services and raising their health awareness. With this intent we organize medical camps for them.

This time we had organized two medical and health awareness camps; one at Morevadi and the other at Hotel Prarthana CBS Stand in Kolhapur on September-8, 2026.

101 people took part in these camps, which included 71 workers and residents of Morevadi locality, and 30 staff members of Hotel Prarthana. They were tested for HIV and VDRL and screened for TB and STI. An eye checkup was conducted and their blood sugar levels were tested.

In the effort to raise awareness about HIV, STI and TB, they were informed about the symptoms, causes, prevention, testing and treatment of these health conditions.

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

Dr. B.B Patil present for the camps, carried out a medical checkup of all participants and gave them health guidance.

We are thankful to all workers and residents, and the medical experts and volunteers; due to their cooperation these camp could be successfully implemented. Usha Thorat Niranjan Shah Sachinn Zannwar Ramakant Bhingarde

09/09/2026

Under LMF's PPTCT initiative, we organize support group meetings so that people living with HIV can give emotional support to one another by sharing their experiences, and also acquire knowledge about HIV treatment.

One such support group meeting was conducted at Town Hall Kolhapur on September-7, 2026. 27 people took part in this meeting which included 4 ANC, 10 PNC, 9 patients' spouses, 2 relatives and 2 outreach workers (ORWs).

During the meeting, participants were introduced to the work of LMF and informed about pregnancy and infant care, importance of breastfeeding and ART medication. They were provided with guidance about family planning and healthcare as also about healthy eating, cleanliness and hygiene.

07/09/2026

Wellness is the result of small, wise choices made daily. ~ Anonymous

06/09/2026

LMF works with the mission to provide medical services and healthcare to the under-previledged sections of society. For this, we organize medical camps where people can avail of free checkups and also acquire health education.

LMF organized one such camp at Radhakrishna Bhakta Mandal, Mangalvar Peth, Kolhapur on September 3, 2026.

88 individuals from Radhakrishna Bhakta Mandal took part in this camp. They were tested for HIV and VDRL and screened for TB and STI. Their blood sugar was tested and an eye checkup was also conducted.

In the effort to raise public awareness about HIV, STI and TB, the participants were informed about the symptoms, causes, importance of timely testing, prevention and treatment for these health conditions.

Athayu Hospital team conducted screening for urinary disorders.

Dr. Rani Kamble carried out a medical checkup of all participants.

Due to the cooperation of Bapu Karande, the chairperson of Radhakrishna Bhakta Mandal and his team, this camp could be conducted successfully.

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

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+919422051305

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