Monthly Archives: February 2026

The Leprosy Mission Hospital and Homes

Improved health and inclusive development of people affected by leprosy and other marginalized people

Testing of PEP App

This study is testing “to what extent is a mobile Application-supported SDR PEP delivery system more effective and feasible thanthe present paper-based method?”

The Leprosy Mission Chhattisgarh Vocational Training centre

Economic progress and Inclusion of people affected by Leprosy and Disabilities through Vocational Training and Employment Support

The Leprosy Mission – Chandkhuri Leprosy Hospital & Homes

Improved health and inclusive development of people affected by leprosy and other marginalized people.

Tertiary education project

Tertiary education support to Leprosy/Dependents/Disabled

TATA- SPARSH Project

This project provides support throughout the continuum of care: active case finding, facilitation into treatment, complications management, ulcer care, footwear distribution, pre- / post -operative care for reconstructive surgeries; prevention of disability, socio-economic rehabilitation and promotion of patients’ rights through Self Support Groups; and health systems strengthening.

Supporting resilience of people affected by NTDs and TB in Togo

Supporting the resilience of people affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Tuberculosis (TB) to the adverse effects of the dual Russo-Ukrainian crisis and the covid-19 pandemic in Togo.

Tangail TB and Leprosy Control Project

TB and Leprosy services and activities are implemented through 34 combined TB and Leprosy clinics.

Swami Vivekananda Integrated Rural Health Centre, Pavagada

Teritiary level care center for leprosy

Sustainable Active Fearless and Empowered

Supporting only women affected by leprosy and leprosy disablities through livihiood activities.

Supporting Leprosy and TB Relief Programs Tanzania

To increase early TB/Leprosy case detection in the project area so as to reduce grade2 disability rate and chronic morbidities/deaths as the contribution to the government’s efforts in controlling and elimination of poverty related diseases in Tanzania.

Support to TB & Leprosy Programme

(Early) new case detection, Disability care/ management services, rehabilitation, CBR, Empowerment of people affected

Support to National Programme Mozambique

Support to NP in close cooperation with AIFO and focus on leprosy and other NTDs

Support to National Leprosy, Leishmaniaisis and Tuberculosis Programmes Bolivia

Support to early diagnosis by integrated leishmaniasis and leprosy detection campaings in hyperendemic areas

Support of the new MORHAN centers and Strengthening of MORHAN’s sustainability department

To develop and strengthen local chapters, build the capacity of new volunteers, increase communication and awareness, and develop a sustainability strategy.

Support for the Reference Center for people affected by leprosy in the city of Palasa

The Palasa Reference Center in the district of Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh state) provides support to primary care centers and health posts in the area, in addition to dealing with cases referred to it.

Support of tertiary care hospital for reconstructive surgeries for leprosy affected persons

The FM supported hospital RISDT is providing qualitative inpatient and outpatient services for persons affected by leprosy. These services include general services for persons affected by leprosy, as well as treatment of complications of leprosy such as ulcers and reactions, reconstructive surgeries and measures for the prevention of disability. FAIRMED is covering the costs of 50 reconstructive surgeries per year.

Support for Zero Transmission & Zero Exclusion Services

Goal1: To decrease the number of new leprosy cases, child cases, and cases with disability by 30% and increase SDR-PEP administration and diagnostic services by 30% in NLR India’s intervention districts by 2026 compared to the baseline data of 2023-24″ (national report April 23- March 24)Goal 2: Increased coverage of government social welfare services, and improved access of the affected persons to the relevant information and schemes in the NLR India project locations

Support for the Pogiri Leprosy Reference Center

The aim is to prevent disabilities caused by leprosy and achieve physical rehabilitation of people affected by the disease in Pogiri, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh state.

Support for the fight against tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases with case management (leprosy, yaws, and Buruli ulcer) in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Improving the care and rehabilitation of people affected by tuberculosis, leprosy, and two other neglected tropical diseases, namely yaws and Buruli ulcer.

Structure Guided Fragment-based Drug Discovery for Leprosy

Hope Rises supports basic research into novel/repurposed therapies for reactions and nerve damage in leprosy.

Support for the control of leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) with skin manifestations in Senegal

Strengthening awareness and prevention of leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) with skin manifestations (leishmaniasis, scabies, and mycetoma), strengthening early detection, improving care, and providing psychosocial support for patients.

Strengthening of Primary Health Care services in the Chilakalapalli district

With this project we want to strengthen the primary care services of Parvatipuram, Vizianagaram district, training staff to detect leprosy and prevent disabilities.

Strengthening Resilience and Inclusion through Faith-Based Community Action

Working with Faith Communities and building capacity of leaders and members of churches on disability inclusion including leprosy, safety and security as they in complex and conflict situation, and PSEA and safeguarding. We aim them to focus more on issues around disability and providing rehabilitation when appropriate.

Strengthening the quality of tuberculosis and leprosy care in Senegal

Strengthen awareness through community radios, detection and management of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases. Strengthen awareness, screening and quality of care for leprosy patients. Strengthen the management and monitoring-evaluation capacities of the leprosy and TB programmes

Strengthening GRC Center of Excellence for NTDs

The overall objective of the project will be that People living with NTDs (skin-related) and TB (incl. MDR-TB) in Liberia are able to access comprehensive and quality medical care and services from GRC.

STARLEP

Contribution of Drug-resistance and M. lepromatosis to persistent leprosy transmission in parts of Africa (STARLEP) –> sample collection

Strengthening Capacity for Operational Research Excellence in Health and Wellbeing, Bangladesh – Phase II (SCORE-II, Bangladesh)

The aim of the initiative is to enhance the research capabilities of TLMI-B, empowering effectively to support the execution of local research which is intended to drive policy transformations and elevate standards of practice within leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTD).

Strengthening Capacity for Operational Research Excellence in Health and Wellbeing, Bangladesh (SCORE, Bangladesh)

The SCORE Bangladesh research team carries out a number of local operational reserch projects including the development of a Bangladesh national active case finding protocol with the National Leprosy Program of Bangladesh.

Strengthening Future: Education and Social Development of Children via SHG and Churches ( SESC-SHG)

The main purpose of this project is to improve the education regularity of vulnerable students of Self-help Group (SHG) members and Churches, and reduce the dropout rate. OPLDs are incorporating education issues to their annual plan and regular meeting agenda to focus on the importance of education. There is also enhanced social responsibility of eligible students by regularly caring for study at home, supporting siblings/neighboring students on study and mental health, and creating opportunity for generating income by OPLD through coaching management. This holistic approach aims to support the educational and social development of children from leprosy-affected families and other disadvantaged groups associated with SHGs and church communities.

Stanley Brown Research Laboratory, Rights Call Project, ICMR Project

Lab for molecular biology research and social research

Stanley Browne Laboratory

Laboratory focused on advanced research in immunology and molecular microbiology. The Lab also provides collaboration and training opportunities for research organisations, researchers and students.

St. Joseph’s Leprosy Centre

To improve the health, functional ability and social status of people affected by leprosy through enabling access to quality healthcare.

St. Mary’s Leprosy and TB Center, Arisipalayam

The project offers secondary level referral services for person affected by leprosy which includes ulcer care, reaction management and provision of customised footwear. Disability Prevention and Medical Rehabilitation services

St Mary’s leprosy Centre, Arasipalyam

secondary level care referral center for leprosy

SkincAIr

Early detection and management of Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases NTDs using Artificial Intelegence in Sub-saharan Africa

SPROUTS

This project focusses on Improved health, reduced disability and zero discrimination in an inclusive society.SHG and Co-Operatives will be formed so people affected by leprosy and disability willbe able to lead and run their organization by developing the capacity of organization managementand implementing the various activities including savings and credit program.

Social assistance – Casa San José

Food and Medicine assistance to very old and handicaped individuals who were affected by leprosy.

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LEPROSY AND TUBERCULOSIS IN THE DRC FROM 2023 TO 2026

Contribute to improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable people affected by leprosy and tuberculosis who are cared for in the CPLT Kinshasa, Haut-Katanga, and Kwilu.

Social assistance to individuals affected by leprosy

Social assistance to families affected by leprosy linked to the Instituto Dermatologico – Departamento de Lepra, Unidad Cibao.