A look at research which reveals the extent to which household contacts are at risk of developing leprosy

Leprosy, an ancient disease that has affected millions, may finally be eliminated in the years to come. Thanks to the Stop the Transmission of Leprosy! Project, a ground-breaking global initiative, new strategies are proving highly effective in preventing the spread of the disease. At the heart of this effort is PEP++ (Enhanced Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), an advanced preventive treatment that could change the way the world fights leprosy.

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

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a difficult experience for billions of people, but for people affected by leprosy, it has been a time of incredible difficulty. Our partners at GPZL have been looking into exactly what this means.

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.

Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humanity; the earliest evidence we have of leprosy is from 4,000 years ago. Many people across the world believe leprosy died out centuries ago, but this is not true

At the UN's major disability rights conference in June 2021, we heard from several persons affected by leprosy who spoke powerfully about their experiences.

Covid-19 continued to hit communities hard throughout 2021, but we still have reasons to be thankful.

Our work will not be finished in 2035. There will still be millions of people living with the consequences of leprosy and we must continue to care for them.

All through her life, Lilibeth's experience of leprosy has made life harder for her. That hasn't stopped her achieving her dream of becoming a barrister in her native Nigeria.