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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An uptick of leprosy in Florida has raised questions about whether local armadillos are spreading leprosy to humans. Here’s what we know about leprosy and armadillos, as well as other animals that have been linked to the disease over the years.
South African dermatology experts, in collaboration with The Leprosy Mission, conducted a 20-year retrospective study of leprosy patients in KwaZulu-Natal to build a comprehensive picture of leprosy in the province and identify the challenges facing leprosy treatment and management today.
