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La lepra no es solo un problema de salud, es una cuestión de derechos humanos. Las mujeres que viven con lepra enfrentan discriminación en la atención médica, en la sociedad e incluso en sus propios hogares. Este artículo expone su resistencia, resiliencia y la necesidad urgente de cambio.
Who cares for the women who are caregivers? Women affected by leprosy have long been invisible—trapped between caregiving duties and social stigma. Dr Beatriz Miranda-Galarza sheds light on their fight for dignity, rights, and systemic change. Learn more.
ENL (also known as Type 2 Leprosy Reaction) is one of the most painful and damaging consequences of leprosy. It primarily affects people who have been treated late and can be a recurring problem that leads to repeated, long-term hospital stays.
Over the last four years, The Leprosy Mission has been part of a major project that aims to transform the treatment and prevention of leprosy and Buruli ulcers in low and middle-income countries.
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.
Chad is one of the world's poorest countries, facing numerous challenges that impact its development and the well-being of its citizens. It’s a country where The Leprosy Mission is working alongside the government across leprosy, NTDs, and disability.
A couple of years ago I was talking to a diplomat at the United Nations in New York. His country was one of the leads on the UN’s major conference on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and my goal was to persuade him to include a reference to Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Political Declaration that came out of the conference.
These are the winners of the Wellesley Bailey Awards 2024
In this interview we hear from Dr Joydeepa Darlong about research that was conducted by The Leprosy Mission Trust India.
Unlocking human rights: an exclusive interview with UN Special Rapporteur Beatriz Miranda Galarza on combating discrimination against persons affected by leprosy
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
In this article, we aim to equip you with all the information you need if you are worried about leprosy in Florida or elsewhere.