Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are treatable and preventable diseases, such as leprosy, that affect over 1.7 billion people across the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries.

Maya Ranavare is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is her story.

Many people think of leprosy as an ancient disease. That is both wrong and right. It is both an ancient disease and a modern disease.

Despite the difficulties many of us are facing due to Covid-19, now would be the worst time to forget about people affected by leprosy.

The journey of bringing women to positions of leadership is far from over for Nona, “I hope that we will one day see women affected by leprosy leading OPDs in Timor-Leste. I think it will be possible.

Ashok life is transformed after attending the Vocational Training Centre. After being hospitalised for leprosy, he is now providing for his family in a job that he loves.

We want to raise the voice of people affected by leprosy and other NTDs. Their plight could be avoided through the eradication of poverty.