How we are working towards zero transmission
Under our 2025-2030 Global Strategy, we are working towards a goal of interrupting the transmission of leprosy in the countries we work in.
To succeed in this mission for leprosy transmission, our Members will work together on a breakthrough area that will be collectively funded:
Research, develop, and implement evidence-based tools to interrupt the transmission of leprosy, especially early diagnostic tests and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Beyond this, our Member countries will focus on a set of initiatives that are designed to achieve the interruption of leprosy transmission. Each country will work towards the initiatives that will have the most impact in their context. These initiatives are:
Engaging persons affected by leprosy, communities, and healthcare professionals in active case finding and screening of close contacts
Partnering with governments and other organisations to roll out leprosy chemoprophylaxis
Developing and administering field-friendly diagnostic tests for early detection of leprosy
Enabling the strengthening of health systems so that leprosy is prevented or detected early and treated quickly
Employing best practices in monitoring & evaluation techniques and improving leprosy data collection
In collaboration with the government, determine the leprosy burden and map leprosy and leprosy services in the countries where we work
Increasing awareness of leprosy and advocating for quality leprosy services relevant to the needs of persons affected by leprosy
Working with the Church and faith-based organisations to raise awareness of transmission and spot early signs of leprosy
Collaborating (within and outside The Leprosy Mission’s Global Fellowship) to develop evidence-based tools to interrupt the transmission of leprosy
Creating learning platforms to develop preferred practices of interrupting the transmission of leprosy
Retaining and building expertise in leprosy