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Leprosy Mission Southern Africa
How AI is Helping to Diagnose Leprosy
Here’s a look at how emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are helping to improve leprosy diagnosis.
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025
Leprosy is classified as a neglected tropical disease. What does this mean and why do we observe World NTD Day, a worldwide day of recognition for neglected tropical diseases?
World Leprosy Day 2025
Today is World Leprosy Day, an occasion that is observed every year on the last Sunday in January, with the aim of increasing awareness about leprosy (also called Hansen’s disease). Find out more about World Leprosy Day and its significance below.
Spotlight on Md. Kamal Uddin, A 2024 Wellesley Bailey Award Winner
In celebration of The Leprosy Mission’s 150th anniversary year, our Wellesley Bailey Awards judges decided to name four winners of the award in 2024. One of these remarkable winners is Md. Kamal Uddin, who has overcome many hardships and is now an inspiration to others.
Spotlight on Maya Ranavare, A 2024 Wellesley Bailey Award Winner
To celebrate the return of The Leprosy Mission’s Wellesley Bailey Awards and our 150th anniversary year, our judges have chosen four winners whose work in the fight against leprosy deserves recognition. Maya Ranavare from India is one of these deserving winners.
Spotlight on Sandra Dongo Botolo, A 2024 Wellesley Bailey Award Winner
In honour of our 150th anniversary year, the judges have granted a Wellesley Bailey award to four winners whose tireless work has furthered the cause of leprosy patients around the world. One of these winners is Sandra Dongo Botolo from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Spotlight on U Soe Win, A 2024 Wellesley Bailey Award Winner
With 2024 being our 150th anniversary year, the judges decided to grant a Wellesley Bailey award to four remarkable winners. One of these winners is U Soe Win from Myanmar, whose tireless advocacy and leadership are an inspiration to us all.