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.
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leprosy advocacy
What Can We Learn From the Ways That Persons Affected by Leprosy Resist Stigma?
Five important lessons for the leprosy sector.
World Leprosy Day 2026
Sunday 25th January 2026 is World Leprosy Day, an occasion that is observed every year in January, with the aim of increasing awareness about 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.
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The Supreme Court is urging the Union of India and States/Union Territories to fix outdated laws that discriminate against people affected by leprosy.
Reflecting on the International Leprosy Congress 2025
Peter Laubscher reflects on his time at the International Leprosy Congress 2025 in Bali.
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.