Flood Relief Efforts: A Message from Nepal
A message from Amar at IDEA International, about the recent flood relief efforts in Nepal.
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Leprosy around the world
Encouraging News: How the Balance of Power is Shifting in the Leprosy and Disability Sectors
Five ways the balance of power is shifting in the leprosy and disability sectors.
How Community Health Volunteers are Making an Impact on Leprosy Diagnosis and Treatment
CHVs teach people in their communities how to detect early signs of leprosy, and how and when to access health services.
How Climate Change Impacts Leprosy Transmission
Climate change has been linked to the increased transmission of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as leprosy, particularly in low-resource settings.
Om Satija: A Champion for the Cause, Going the Extra Mile
Om Satija has put his whole heart into a physically and mentally demanding 110-day run to help children affected by leprosy.
Malawi Hosts Annual NTD Programme Managers Meeting
The 2026 Annual Meeting of National NTD Programme Managers was recently held in Malawi, to discuss progress toward eliminating NTDs by 2030.
Chile Successfully Eliminates Leprosy
Chile has just become the first country in the Americas to be verified by the World Health Organization for the elimination of leprosy.
Key Issues from the Global Leprosy Update 2024
The WHO’s latest Global Leprosy Update was published in September 2025. Let’s look at the key issues and proposed solutions from the report.
How Leprosy Stigma affects Marriages
Outdated attitudes towards leprosy are still affecting modern marriages, as leprosy patients may lose their partner or struggle to find a prospective spouse.
Titagarh Leprosy Colony Shows How Post-Cure Rehabilitation Changes Lives
A pre-med neuroscience student recently visited a leprosy colony in India, and found it to be an eye-opening experience.