Results
A look at research which reveals the extent to which household contacts are at risk of developing leprosy
Because of leprosy, Suresh and Mangala both faced enormous challenges before they met each other. Now they are happily married, parents to three beautiful children, and they use their work to transform the lives of persons affected by leprosy in India.
What has been the experience of persons affected by leprosy during the pandemic?
Throughout history, the odious term ‘leper’ has been used as an insult to those affected by leprosy
Are we still on course to achieve our goal of zero transmission by 2035? In short, yes.
Leprosy is referred to several times in the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. Jesus is said to have healed persons affected by leprosy and there are a handful of people throughout the Old Testament who are said to have had leprosy.
The Leprosy Mission's Global Advocacy Lead's statement, written for the CRPD Conference in 2023
Sudha experienced a lot of fear when she was diagnosed with leprosy, but she persevered and is now living a life of happiness.