Volume 80, Number 3, September 2009

COVID-19 Update

In these unprecedented times, Lepra has made the tough decision to close our office in Colchester. Our dedicated team members continue to work from home, but we would encourage people to look at alternative methods of fundraising and donating for us.
Rani Kumari - the work of an ASHA

Read about the work of an Accredited Social Health Activist Case (ASHA) and how they help people affected by leprosy.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Join Team Lepra this year! Get involved with the brilliant Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. Join us and help raise funds.
New Faces Exhibit visits the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

On Thursday the 5th of March was the New Faces Gallery VIP event at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. This event is part of a series of events Lepra is running to raise awareness of leprosy and promote “a positive image for leprosy” by showing leprosy patients having a normal life and working, often in tough construction and agricultural jobs, and having a family.

Now, more than ever, people affected by leprosy need our help.

Many health services have closed during the COVID-19 outbreak and we need to fill the gap and are stepping in wherever we can. Lepra continues to work in the UK, India and Bangladesh. Prejudice and discrimination against those affected by leprosy are expected to rise as some people turn inwards. Now more than ever people affected by leprosy need our help. We continue to work, please help us to help them. Donate
Leprosy FAQs

We've got the answers to all you need to know about leprosy, and how it can be detected and treated!
Leprosy Review

Leprosy Review includes original papers on all aspects of leprosy, including research into the medical, physical and social aspects of leprosy and information relevant to leprosy control.
World Leprosy Day 2020

Mark your calendars for Sunday 26th January - It's World Leprosy Day. Help raise awareness of leprosy this year, we need your support now more than ever!
Leprosy Review index

Leprosy Review online index.
Careers with Lepra

We have a range of different roles at Lepra, find the perfect one for you
Lymphatic filariasis

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. There are around 1.23 billion people worldwide are threatened by lymphatic filariasis.
Virgin Money London Marathon 2020

Take on the iconic London Marathon with Team Lepra!
International Women's Day

Gender inequality is preventing women from accessing leprosy treatment, purely due to their gender. Get involved and help us bring about change!
Diagnosing leprosy

If leprosy is detected early, then it's easy to treat and permanent disability can be prevented. Dr Pati, State Coordinator in Odisha explains how to diagnose leprosy.