The Supreme Court is urging the Union of India and States/Union Territories to fix outdated laws that discriminate against people affected by leprosy.
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.
