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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.

13/05/2026

The greatest wealth is health - Virgil
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11/05/2026

Fight AIDS, Not People with AIDS.

07/05/2026

On the occasion of Labour Day, LMF in collaboration with CREDAI, Kolhapur had organized a medical and public awareness camp, at Tarabai Park Bedekar Construction Site, on May 5.

90 construction workers took part in this camp wherein they were tested for HIV and VDRL, and screened for TB and STI. Athayu Hospital team conducted screening for urinary disorders and provided guidance regarding the same. Free eye checkup was conducted for the site workers and Bharati Hospital carried out general checkup and gave medicines for free to all of them.

During this camp, public awareness was raised about HIV, STI and TB by informing the participants about the causes, symptoms, preventive measures, importance of timely testing and treatment for these diseases. This, in turn helped to raise overall health awareness among the construction site workers.

Dr. B.B. Patil, who was present for the camp carried out thorough checkup of all the workers and guided them about overall well-being.

05/05/2026

On the occasion of the birthday of former corporator Mr. Satyajeet (Nana) Shivajirav Kadam, LMF had organized medical camps at Kanan Nagar and Vichare Mal area.

In the camp at Kanan Nagar, 127 people (workers and locals) were tested for HIV, VDRL, STI and TB, and eye checkup was conducted for them. Athayu hospital team conducted screening for urinary disorders and provided guidance about the same to the participants. Tulip Hospital team conducted checkup for heart disease and ECG (as required). Dr. B.B Patil conducted medical checkup.

In the camp at Vichare Mal, 132 people (workers and locals) were tested for HIV, VDRL, STI and TB, and eye checkup was conducted for them. Athayu hospital team conducted screening for urinary disorders and provided guidance about the same to the participants. Swastik Hospital team conducted checkup for heart disease and ECG (as required). Dr. Shivan Mane conducted medical checkup.

These medical camps organized by LMF helped to raise health awareness among the participants and the initiative is being appreciated by the locals.

03/05/2026

LMF was presented with the Unsung Everyday Heroes Award by Art of Living, an initiative by honorable Shri Shri Ravishankar, in an award ceremony held in Pune on May 3. It was a proud moment for us. We are grateful to the organizers for appreciating our work. Here are some glimpses of the beautifully organized award function.

30/04/2026

Lotus Medical Foundation in collaboration with Sarthak Arts, Social and Cultural Foundation, Kolhapur had organized 'Spandan', a program aimed as overall child development. It was held on 28th April, 2026, from 10am to 5pm, at Udyam Society Hall, Kolhapur. This program included the following:

Career Guidance: Mr. Santosh Pandit provided guidance regarding various career opportunities and explained the importance of overcoming challenges with a positive attitude.

Dance Activity: Children performed a dance on the song Mahadevacha Tandav under the guidance of Mr. Ashish Hervadkar

Clay Work Activity: Mr. Rahul Kumbhar demonstrated how to prepare eco-friendly Ganesh idols, thus inspiring creativity among the kids.

Admin Officer Shrimati Sucheta Bendre and 53 kids and their parents were present for this program.

Thanks to the efforts of LMF chairman, trustees, staff members and Sarthak team as well as Mr. Sagar Bagade and Mr. Sanjay Kumbhar, Spandan was a success.

This program has helped boost confidence, creativity and positivity in the children, and motivated them to set goals for their future.

25/04/2026

LMF in collaboration with Jayaprabha Industries, had organized a medical and health awareness camp on April 23. During this camp, 48 workers were tested for HIV and VDRL, and screened for TB and STI. They were informed about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment for HIV, STI and TB and explained the importance of timely checkups for the same. This camp helped raise overall health awareness among the participants.

24/04/2026

LMF has been presented with the Art of Living Unsung Everyday Heroes Award. We are honored to be selected for this and are grateful to everyone who deems us as a deserving candidate for this prestigious award.

20/04/2026

LMF, TI Migrant Project, Kolhapur had organized a medical camp for daily-wage workers at Samata Nagar settlement in Pulachi Shiroli on April 18. In this camp, HIV and VDRL tests and some other blood tests were conducted on 86 individuals. Free eye-checkup was also carried out, and Dr. B.B.Patil conducted overall health checkup for them. Athayu Hospital conducted screening for urinary disorders and provided guidance regarding the same. Bharati Hospital conducted general checkup and distributed medicines. This initiative by LMF, helped raise health awareness among the workers and locals, and is being appreciated by them.

15/04/2026

On the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar (Ambedkar Jayanti), LMF had organized two medical camps, one at Railway Station Maintenance Dept and the other at Indiranagar Nagaav.

In the camp at Railway Maintenance Dept, 96 individuals were screened for HIV and VDRL, and their blood tests were conducted to check for CBC, Calcium, Sugar and cancer marker. Eye checkup was also conducted for them. They were screened for urinary problems by Athayu Hospital. Heart screening and ECG (as required) were conducted by Apple Saraswati Hospital. Dr. B.B. Patil conducted general health checkup.

In the camp at Indiranagar, Nagaav (Taluka Hatkanangale), 134 individuals were screened for HIV and VDRL and other blood tests (BSL, CBC) were also conducted for them. They were screened for urinary problems by Athayu Hospital. General health checkup was conducted and medicines were given by Bharati Hospital.

These medical camps helped raise health awareness among the participants, and hence this initiative by LMF is being appreciated by the locals.

07/04/2026

LMF's TI Migrant Project had organized a free medical camp on 4th April for construction workers at Ratanraj Construction, Renuka Mandir Chowk, Kolhapur. 78 workers took part in this camp. All were tested for HIV/STI, VDRL and TB. Eye checkup was conducted for 68 workers. Dr. Santosh Jadhav conducted general checkup of all the workers. The camp helped raise health awareness among the workers and let them understand the importance of timely checkup and counseling. We are thankful to ICTC GMC 2 CPR Rote-Sir and to the team of Ratanraj Construction, for their help in organizing this camp.

Address

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

Telephone

+919422051305

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