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ENL (also known as Type 2 Leprosy Reaction) is one of the most painful and damaging consequences of leprosy. It primarily affects people who have been treated late and can be a recurring problem that leads to repeated, long-term hospital stays.
Over the last four years, The Leprosy Mission has been part of a major project that aims to transform the treatment and prevention of leprosy and Buruli ulcers in low and middle-income countries.
In leprosy case detection, women average around 39 percent of all new cases found each year. This is not because of a biological predisposition amongst men, but more likely a result of social factors.
Chad is one of the world's poorest countries, facing numerous challenges that impact its development and the well-being of its citizens. It’s a country where The Leprosy Mission is working alongside the government across leprosy, NTDs, and disability.
A couple of years ago I was talking to a diplomat at the United Nations in New York. His country was one of the leads on the UN’s major conference on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and my goal was to persuade him to include a reference to Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Political Declaration that came out of the conference.
These are the winners of the Wellesley Bailey Awards 2024
In this interview we hear from Dr Joydeepa Darlong about research that was conducted by The Leprosy Mission Trust India.
Unlocking human rights: an exclusive interview with UN Special Rapporteur Beatriz Miranda Galarza on combating discrimination against persons affected by leprosy
As we move closer to the day when leprosy is a thing of the past, each passing year brings with it major milestones - these are some of the biggest of 2023
In this article, we aim to equip you with all the information you need if you are worried about leprosy in Florida or elsewhere.
The Leprosy Mission attended the UN's 16th Conference of State Parties on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability in June 2023.
Leprosy Peoples’ Organisations must find themselves at the heart of efforts to defeat leprosy in the years to come.