International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations

What the new WHO leprosy stats tell us

22 Sep 2017

The World Health Organisation’s annual statistics on leprosy, which were released this month, provide data about the current state of the disease from 143 countries - the highest number of countries ever.

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Using phones to fight leprosy

14 Sep 2017

How a new smartphone app will help healthcare workers tackle disability and discrimination

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Remembering Dr Ruth Pfau and her legacy of compassion

18 Aug 2017

As Pakistan prepares to officially honour the life and work of Dr. Ruth Pfau, international tributes have been flowing for the German-Pakistani nun who spent more than 50 years fighting the disease and stigma of leprosy.

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Leprosy patient Mohammad Mubarak in India

Lepra: “Governments around the world need to refocus attention on leprosy”

10 Aug 2017

Lepra believes that more than 3 million people are living undiagnosed with leprosy around the world today.

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Pages from the report on the survey about the Global Partnership for Zero Transmission

Survey reveals enthusiasm for proposed Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Transmission

2 Aug 2017

A newly published report indicates that stakeholders share a sense that “the time is right” to mobilize efforts to realize the proposed global partnership.

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Niru and other patients at St Josephs Leprosy Centre

Living with leprosy – a fight against disability

28 Jul 2017

The story often doesn’t end after receiving treatment for leprosy. It’s a complex disease, where physical and emotional difficulties can occur if left too late and also years after treatment.

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People affected by leprosy working on a disability-related project in Myanmar

Inclusive approach of ILEP Member in Myanmar ensures leprosy is not ignored

24 Jul 2017

By becoming the ‘go to’ organisation for all sorts of disability-related services in Myanmar, TLMM can ensure that the focus remains on people affected by leprosy.

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UN seeks Special Rapporteur on elimination of leprosy-related discrimination

13 Jul 2017

The Secretariat of the United Nations Human Rights Council is currently accepting applications for the post of the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family member.

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