Biology Documentation

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Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Candelaria, Inc.

Candelaria, Quezon

A Documentation

entitled:

SOROK UNI VILLAGE: A Resettlement Area for Leper patients in San Jose

San Antonio, Quezon

Presented by:

Kathleen Mae S. Carandang

BSN-IV

Presented to:

Mrs. Catalina Punzalan

(Professor)


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Leprosy, what does it mean?

(Sample of person with leprosy

Leprosy or Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae for short) is a disease caused by a rod-

shaped bacillus called. It affects mainly the skin and the nerves.

What is the first symptoms of leprosy or M. leprae?

The first sign of leprosy or M. leprae is usually the appearance of patches on the skin.

It can be on the arms or face. These patches are accompanied by a loss of sensation in the

areas affected.

Is a leper person can be treated? Where is the treatment available?

Yes, infected person can be cured with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT). It is a

combination of at least two of thefollowingdrugs:

Rifampicin, Clofazimine, Dapsone, Ofloxacin and Minocycline. MDT is taken for one

dose (for single-lesion leprosy), six months (for the mild type or PB leprosy), or one year (for

the severe or MB type). MDT is available FREE in health centers all over the country.

He/She can be diagnosed and treated at the nearest health center or health post as leprosy

services have been integrated with general health services.

What can we do to eliminate stigma and discrimination against people affected by leprosy?

For a start, we should never define them by their disease or use derogatory terms

such as leper. Let us call them buy their name. Another thing that we can do is that, let us

offer them and their families our support, accept them as who they are and treat them

with the same as anyone else. Remember, Every person is born free and equal in dignity and


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human rights. (Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

How will I get leprosy?

Leprosy can be transmitted through the air via droplets from the nose and the mouth

during close and frequent contact with untreated persons with leprosy.

Can we eliminate leprosy?

Well, the elimination strategy is based on detecting and treating all cases of leprosy

using MDT and thereby reducing the disease burden to a very low level. The key will be to

ensure that all new cases of leprosy will continue to have access or take MDT services.

How can we say that the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem is feasible?

Leprosy or M. Leprae is one of the few infectious diseases to meet the strict criteria

for elimination:

y There is a cure named Multi-Drug therapy (MDT).y Leprosy can be determined on clinical signs alone. Practical and simple diagnostic

tools are available.

y The untreated, infected human beings are the only one source of infection.

Why do we aim for elimination and not on eradication?

For when we say eradication, we would mean the complete absence of the disease

and the organism that causes it throughout the world. At present, we lack the tools both

to protect people from developing leprosy and to diagnose and treat the disease in its sub-

clinical form. As a first step, there is a significant resource to be required in order to

develop and deploy the necessary tools, and hence, it was decided to aim at elimination of

the disease as a public health problem rather than eradication.

What are the most important messages about leprosy for the community?

Below are examples of messages about leprosy:

y Leprosy is like any other diseases that caused by a germ.


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y Leprosy can be determined from clinical signs alone. A pale or reddish skin patch thatlacks sensation is a sign of this disease.

y Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) kills germs and stops the spread of leprosy after the firstdose. Patients on treatment do not spread leprosy. MDT is available and free of

charge at all health centers and facilities.

y If there is an early and regular treatment, it can prevent deformities in your body.y Leper patients who completed their treatment even if they have disabilities or

residual, skin patches we can say that they are already been cured.

y Leper patient can lead completely normal lives, before, during and after theirtreatment.


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MISSION:

Sorok Uni Foundation Inc. (SUFI) was organizd and registered as a non-stock, non-

profit corporation with Sec Registration No. A20020746 May 07, 2002. To provide a

Resttlement program to abandoned Filipino Cured Leprosy Patient (CLP) and their FamiliesSUFI is related to Samaria Mission International Inc. (SMII) who has been long operating a

Philippine Rehabilitation Program for Cured Leprosy Patient since 1996 up to now Samaria

Vilage in Tala, Caloocan City Metro Manila.

In the year 2002, God has finally answered our prayers. The foundation was blessed to

purchase 4.5 hectares lot in Barrio San Jose San Antonio, Quezon Province. Here, the

SOROK UNI VILLAGE was built. Its main purpose is to bring the unfortunate CLP closer

to the word of God and experience the blessing of God everyday inside the village. Within

them, we will train the future Filipino leaders who will extend and spread the kingdom of

God and lead the same kind of the project for CLP.

Vision:

To serve as channels of love and charity for persons, groups and communities who

have the heart to help in healing the body and spirit of person affected with Leprosy or

PAL.


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Objectives:

y To work hand and hand with the government in improving the total condition of thenegative hansenites who have already recuperated from the disease, so that they

maybe up lifted spiritually, physically, economically and socially, for the love of God

and for the glorification of his kingdom on earth.

y To undertake program for the amelioration, rehabilitation and alleviation of the livingconditions of the negativeHansenites, particularly those who are handicapped by

reason of poverty and physically disability.

y To train and produce leader from the ranks of the negative Hansenites or from anysector of the Philippines society who shall continue the goals and aspirations of the

Foundation.y To do and perform all acts necessary, suitable and proper for the accomplishment of

the purpose herein expressed, and to exercise power and authority provided for by

laws for non-stock, non-profit corporations organized under the laws of the Republic

of the Philippines.

Founder:

The main founder of the said foundation is Mr. Jaejung Jang. In accordance to this

the following person help him to established this and make it possible:

President:

Annabelle D. Llave

Eva S. Aguilar

Antonio Tobias III

MyoungHak Kim

Romy C. Ardas

Administrators:

Romy A, Garas

Marjorie E. Castillo

Jose del Rosario

Young Sam Kang


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Our Sorok Villages: Sorok UNI Village

A resettlement area in Brgy. San Jose, San Antonio, Quezon province. In an effort to

reintegrate the Hansenites to mainstream society, the Foundation trains them for farming

and other agricultural activities. They are encouraged to be self-sufficient, to be Christ-

like in character and to strive to be positive contributors to the community.

The improvement in the lives of the new settlers is amazing. As such, we are looking

forward to seeing this community grow and prosper.

Qualifications of Patients:

All of the patients that is already cured their Leprosy and unfortunately wasnt able

to go bck to their families because of fear of stigma.

Finances:

The money the patients are using are primarily came from the donations they gather

from different organizations that help them. Donations may be either money, giving theirnecessary needs (like foods, clothing etc.) and or volunteerism..

Set up of the area:

Sorok Uni Village is a Resttlement area that cater leper patient after theyre

treatment in Tala Caloocan city Metro Manila. They live there for free and as long as they

want.


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Programs & Projects:

y Medical Assistancey Educational Assistance (Child & Adult)y Food Assistancey Livelihood Programsy Housing and Infrastructure Projects

How can we contact them?

Contact Number: 09175921724

Website: [email protected]

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