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

Because of a leprosy diagnosis, Thresia experienced self-stigma and feared being teased at school. Now, she's back studying and ready to pursue her dreams.

In some places Covid-19 has slowed down the work, in other places it has completely stopped the work.

Sandra Dongo Botolo is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is her story.

The Leprosy Mission believes that persons affected by leprosy should be welcome and integrated into any society. There is no need to isolate any person affected by leprosy.

Our researchers in Bangladesh are working on a new field-friendly diagnostic tool that could dramatically reduce transmission of the disease within communities and prevent leprosy-related disabilities.

U Soe Win is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is his story.

In DR Congo, policymakers and public health officials are focused on reducing transmission of NTDs in the country. Whilst this is a laudable and important goal, the sole focus on this particular NTD intervention comes at the expense of other important interventions to manage longer term needs for persons affected.

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.

A look at how we partner with the UN to achieve justice and equal rights for persons affected by leprosy.

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

Details of TLM's work to develop a post-exposure prophylaxis that could prevent leprosy

Leprosy has been found in animals in different locations across the world, including in nine banded armadillos, red squirrels, and chimpanzees.