Indian Bank Introduces Facial Recognition for Leprosy-Affected Customers
A bank in India is taking steps to make access to financial services easier for people affected by leprosy.
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Lifting the Psychological Burden of NTDs
Medical research shows that many people living with NTDs have significant additional comorbidities as a result of the stigma and disabilities they face, namely depression, anxiety and a lower quality of life.
How Artificial Intelligence is Helping to Detect Skin NTDs in Kenya
The WHO recently presented the preliminary results of the first real-world study of the Skin NTDs app, with promising implications.
How Community-Based Groups Can Improve the Lives of People Affected by Skin NTDs
A recent study has highlighted the valuable role that community-based groups can play in helping people with skin-related NTDs such as leprosy.
Stigma and Systemic Neglect Remain Major Barriers to Curing Leprosy
The tools to cure leprosy exist, but stigma and systemic neglect are still leaving many people undiagnosed and isolated.
New Discovery in Chile Offers Fresh Insights into Leprosy’s Origins
New findings suggest leprosy may have been present in the Americas long before colonisation.
Read the Report: Strengthening International Cooperation and Solidarity to Protect the Rights of Persons Affected by Leprosy
Strengthening international cooperation and solidarity to protect the rights of persons affected by leprosy.
The Supreme Court of India Takes a Stand Against Discriminatory Laws Affecting Leprosy Patients
The Supreme Court is urging the Union of India and States/Union Territories to fix outdated laws that discriminate against people affected by leprosy.