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Results

Statement on the next Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members

The Leprosy Mission calls on the United Nations to select someone with personal experience of leprosy as the next Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members.

Shudeepta smiles at the camera
Shudeepta, taking control of her own life

Both Shudeepta and her sister are now working in the garment industry, where they have been able to earn a good income thanks to TLM training

A nurse dressed in white blouse and red skirt lowers her face mask to pose for a picture at our partner hospital in Myanmar
Myanmar: at the centre of the world’s biggest Covid crisis

After months of violent military rule, Myanmar is currently experiencing a devastating wave of Covid-19 and there is no healthcare system in place to help.

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.

TLM representatives outside the UN building in New York
Self-advocacy work at TLM

A look at our work to train leprosy-affected advocates who can speak on their own behalf

How is leprosy treated?

Treatment for leprosy is free and available in every country. The treatment is a combination of three antibiotics known as Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT).