Scientists Have Found a Missing Puzzle Piece in the Mystery of Leprosy
Leprosy is a disease with so many medical mysteries unsolved. Thanks to this latest discovery, we are a step closer to a real understanding.
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What Can We Learn From the Ways That Persons Affected by Leprosy Resist Stigma?
Five important lessons for the leprosy sector.
What You Need to Know About One of the Most Promising Leprosy Vaccines to Date
LepVax may prove to be the most promising leprosy vaccine in development.
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Outdated attitudes towards leprosy are still affecting modern marriages, as leprosy patients may lose their partner or struggle to find a prospective spouse.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.
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.
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.
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The Supreme Court is urging the Union of India and States/Union Territories to fix outdated laws that discriminate against people affected by leprosy.
Spotlight on U Soe Win, A 2024 Wellesley Bailey Award Winner
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.
Animals and Leprosy: What do We Know So Far?
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.