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The neglect is not accidental; there is an extent to which they are neglected diseases because we think of them as tropical diseases.

For World Food Day on 16 October, we celebrate stories such as K. Shanmugam who endured the scars of leprosy, but through support, training, and resources from KKM, was able to bring hope and treatment to so many people with similar stories.

For International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, we celebrate the resilience, dignity, and strength of people fighting leprosy and working to build better futures for themselves and their families.

Meet Mariama Ali, at 65-years-old, she has lived a life shaped by resilience.

In October 2026, Mr Pete Garratt started as the International Director of The Leprosy Mission, the world’s oldest and largest leprosy-focused organisation.

In my role as TLM’s Global Advocacy Lead, the lead up to the International Day of Older Persons has made me wonder whether we do enough to hear their voices and ensure they are represented in our work and through our advocacy.

This month, I’d like to consider how my own experiences of working in leprosy have changed me, including how a personal diagnosis of leprosy impacted me and how a career working alongside Organisations of Persons Affected by Leprosy is influencing me day by day.

The latest Duck Drop blog takes a look at how AI might shape the visibility of people affected by leprosy and the ways it could support diagnosis.

The latest Duck Drop blog takes a look at the contributions of the WHO and the UN in the fight against leprosy

The latest Duck Drop blog takes a look at the implications for our own actions that God loves us body, spirit, and soul

The latest Duck Drop blog of 2026 considers how we can encourage greater inclusion of leprosy and disability in our workplaces.