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.
The WHO recently presented the preliminary results of the first real-world study of the Skin NTDs app, with promising implications.
The tools to cure leprosy exist, but stigma and systemic neglect are still leaving many people undiagnosed and isolated.
Strengthening international cooperation and solidarity to protect the rights of persons affected by leprosy.
The Supreme Court is urging the Union of India and States/Union Territories to fix outdated laws that discriminate against people affected by leprosy.
Our Dutch colleagues from LepraZending Nederland recently sent us a report on their visit to Sulewesi and Ambon in Indonesia this past November.
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.
