The Leprosy Mission International

We are excited to share the latest Leprosy News! Discover an initiative that is putting the targets on our maps, an insightful article considering how our eye health care can and should get better, a viewpoint about the progress made under our current strategy, and more. Read it here

Through our members' hard work and effort, we've been able to thrive throughout history. We're proud of our beginnings and where we are today 🌍 🎉

Dr Fritschi, our #HeroesThursday hero of the week, worked alongside renowned leprologist Dr Paul Brand and became Director of the Schieffelin Institute of Health Research and Leprosy Centre in Karigiri. He humbly described his legacy as enabling others to build on his foundations, keeping the “home fires burning” for future advancements. Read more about his story https://buff.ly/3zAqXVO

This World Mental Health Day, let's remember that individuals with severe disabilities have a 2.5-fold higher likelihood of having depression. At The Leprosy Mission, we are committed to pioneering innovative approaches to address this issue. Join us in spreading awareness so that persons affected by leprosy get the support they need. #MentalHealthDay

We're proud to have been part of the #NNN2024 Conference in Kuala Lumpur, standing alongside global leaders in the battle against #NTDs. We came together to explore innovative strategies, share knowledge, and strengthen collaborations for a world free of #leprosy. We also want to extend a special congratulations to Arianna Bobba for presenting her PhD research on stigma and discrimination experienced by persons affected by leprosy in #Mozambique. We’re proud to see members of our team and OPL leaders like Dinesh Basnet contributing to such important discussions! 🙌 We’re excited to bring back what we have learnt and continue our mission with renewed energy and ideas!

150 years of making a difference. 🌍 In this video, we reflect on The Leprosy Mission's incredible journey—from our beginnings, through evolving challenges, to our ongoing support for persons affected by leprosy. We’ve come a long way, and we’re not stopping until leprosy is defeated for good. Watch the video to learn more about our past, present, and future.

Since 1874, The Leprosy Mission has been at the forefront of the fight against leprosy, adapting to new challenges and growing stronger. Today, we continue our work with unwavering commitment. Swipe through this timeline of our key milestones and see how far we've come. #TLM150

In the fight against leprosy, our supporters have always been at the heart of our progress. In this video, our Director, Brent Morgan, talks about the critical role individuals play through prayer, donations, volunteering, and advocacy. Without this support, we wouldn’t have come this far, but with it, we believe that a world without leprosy is possible. Watch the video to see how you can be part of this mission. 🙏

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr Vivek’s family and the team of TLM Nepal.

You can play a crucial role in the fight to #BeatLeprosy! 🌍 Whether through prayer, donations, volunteering, or advocacy, every action makes a difference. See how you can join our mission here https://lnkd.in/e87ZNtKT Stay tuned for a special message from our International Director, Brent Morgan, coming tomorrow.