In recent news, Dr. Atul Shah, a renowned plastic surgeon in India, has received the prestigious "Game-Changing Innovator" award at the United Nations COP-28 Climate Conference.

• This recognition highlights his groundbreaking contribution to leprosy care, a disease that continues to affect millions globally.
• This blog aims to shed light on Dr. Shah's innovation, its impact, and its significance in the fight against leprosy.
• Dr. Shah developed a simple yet revolutionary surgical technique to address deformities caused by leprosy.
• This technique, known as "release and advancement," utilizes readily available materials and requires minimal equipment, making it accessible even in resource-limited settings.