Chalo underprivileged home is a community outreach initiative by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), aimed at bringing basic dermatological care to underserved populations, elderly destitutes and orphanages. As part of this activity, IADVL members visit slums and underprivileged communities to identify and treat common skin conditions such as scabies, tinea (fungal infections), and other infectious dermatoses. The program focuses on early diagnosis, free treatment, health education, and improving awareness about hygiene and skin health, thereby enhancing the quality of life of these communities.
is a community outreach initiative conducted by various state branches of IADVL in association with the SIG Community Dermatology. The program focuses on engaging school-going children from underserved communities through interactive sessions on skin health, hygiene, and disease prevention. By creating awareness about common dermatological conditions and promoting healthy practices, the initiative aims to encourage early care-seeking behavior and foster long-term skin health. Chalo Pathashala reflects IADVL’s continued commitment to community engagement and preventive dermatology beyond clinical practice.
Holistic well-being extends beyond the management of illness and encompasses the comprehensive health of an individual, including physical, mental, emotional, and inner well-being. Recognizing the interdependence of these dimensions, the “I’m Well Taskforce” is committed to implementing structured initiatives that promote the overall wellness of our members. We invite participation in our physical and virtual programs addressing physical, social, emotional, and recreational health, and encourage members to share their feedback. This initiative reflects our enduring commitment to the vision of “IADVL Beyond Academics.”
Mission Prison is a public health outreach initiative of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), designed to deliver comprehensive dermatological care within custodial institutions. Under this program, dermatologists conduct visits to prisons to provide structured education on skin health, communicable skin disorders, and sexually transmitted diseases, emphasizing prevention, early detection, and timely intervention. Clinical evaluations are undertaken, and appropriate treatment is provided free of cost. This initiative reflects IADVL’s commitment to equitable healthcare access and the extension of quality dermatological services to underserved and marginalized populations.
Holistic health is an approach that involves the whole person - body, mind, spirit, and emotions—rather than just focusing on a specific health-related event. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all aspects of an individual's well-being and aims to achieve balance and harmony in these areas to promote overall health and wellness. We are committed to initiating several activities for the members well-being through our “I’m Well Taskforce." Please join the physical and online virtual activities directed towards the physical, social, emotional, and recreational aspects of health and give your feedback. We believe in “IADVL beyond academics.”
Chalo-Pathshala is an educational and awareness-raising activity for teenagers. These activities are held in colleges and high schools, with special emphasis on dermatoses in that age group, such as acne, hair diseases, pigmentation, skin care routines, photoprotection, etc. This is a community activity with the objectives of understanding skin health care and demystifying the young generation from the harmful effects of over-the-counter and social media-promoted products.
Through positive community and media coverage of our events, we shall involve in building and strengthening the image and reputation of IADVL. This is made possible by organizing planned events with the goal of creating a distinct identity, encouraging favourable connections, and promoting a sense of loyalty and trust among our patients and the community at large. With the website committee and community dermatology's cooperation, the media cell will take the lead in this. Print, FM radio, TV, and social media will all feature IADVL's Health Day activities. Among the other efforts will be putting the IADVL logo in a more visible position, marketing through affiliates, certifying member’s clinics as IADVL-certified (Certification Plaque), and hosting records (such as the Limca book, Guinness book, etc.).
