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Research

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Field worker, Shopna screens children in the jungle of the Kushtia district of Bangladesh

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    Understanding Transmission

    The transmission of leprosy is poorly understood. We aim to change that.

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    Secondary impairments

    Detection, monitoring and treatment of secondary impairments.

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    Diagnostics

    We are developing and trialling early diagnostic tests.

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    Inner wellbeing

    Looking at the links between leprosy and inner wellbeing.

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    Reactions and neuritis

    We are focused on the prevention & management of reactions & neuritis.

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    UN Principles & Guidelines

    Understanding the impact of this document.



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    Our Research Partners

    These partnerships are vital to achieving zero leprosy

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    Our Research Committee

    The committee guides our research work


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    TLM's Research Publications

    TLM has been publishing research for five decades

    Research projects listed

    A group take part in self-care activities in Mozambique
    Transforming the Treatment and Prevention of Leprosy and Buruli Ulcers in Low and Middle Income Countries

    Developing guidelines for leprosy centres and health centres to promote and support self-care with a particular emphasis on prevention of recurrence of ulcers in the community.

    A boy has a skin mark on his arm examined by a leprosy worker
    Using smartphones to detect leprosy

    Our researchers are looking at ways to use smartphone cameras as a field-friendly quick test for leprosy.

    Ismail received treatment for ENL for 15 months
    ENLIST: Finding new ways to tackle ENL

    A look at the ENLIST consortium, an international effort to find new and better ways to treat ENL

    A foot wound receives medical attention at one of our hospitals
    Solving leprosy's ulcer problems

    A look at TLM Nepal's work to solve some of the major leprosy ulcer issues

    A team working on LPRF ulcer care
    Research in Nepal

    An overview of our research work in Nepal