Inner wellbeing is as important as the physical and it deserves to become a prominent issue in the public health agenda. Nearly 1/3 of countries lack dedicated mental health budgets. Even in countries that allocate funds, 21% spend less than 1% of their total health budgets on mental health. This is shocking when 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues. For that reason, we at The Leprosy Mission International don't focus only on leprosy. Our teams offer diverse services, from medical support to education and counselling. Genuine transformation requires more than treatment—it demands nurturing caring relationships. In doing so, we are working to #BeatNTDs.
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Ruth and Jens Kristian Egedal's dedication to missionary work is truly admirable and deserves recognition on our #HeroesThursday. Their lasting impact is evident through their ongoing contributions to leprosy initiatives in Bangladesh. Read their full story https://buff.ly/4eTFIlu
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Dr Premal Das, Executive Director of The Leprosy Mission Trust India, poses an important question: Why was the world able to develop a COVID-19 vaccine in record time, but treatments for leprosy are still left behind? Dr Premal shares how The Leprosy Mission is providing treatment for all, regardless of financial means, and why we aim to work ourselves out of a job. This is about more than healthcare—it’s about justice and equality for all. Watch the full video and see how we’re working towards a leprosy-free world.
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
