Globally, there are approximately 200,000 new cases of leprosy officially diagnosed each year, but in reality many more cases occur.
Find out moreHealthcare systems are struggling. As an agency working with the oldest known infectious disease, leprosy, Lepra reacted quickly to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
Find out moreWhile Lepra works in India, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe currently, we once worked far and wide across the world shedding light on leprosy and educating those living in endemic regions. Our history is vast and rich, spanning from our foundation in 1924 to our present-day activities. Our museum, based on Colchester, is packed full with interesting and informative news and historical displays.
Find out moreAs COVID-19 cases began to rise, so did the need for a greater reach of awareness and follow ups.
Find out moreA thoughtful and supportive message from our Vice President, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester.
Find out moreOur Challenge Ambassador, Tom Barton, runs a marathon as the finale of the 1000k Great Race Across Tennessee.
Find out moreLepra has put together some fantastic children's activity books, in celebration of Children's Art Week 2020.
Find out moreJane has been volunteering for Lepra for 3 years, and in that time has created some eye-opening museum exhibitions for us.
Find out moreIn April, we launched an Emergency Appeal for the COVID-19 pandemic so that we could continue our life-changing work and make a difference in the testing and understanding of the disease, along with leprosy.
Find out moreWe ask our superstar volunteer, Olivia, all about her experience volunteering with Lepra during the COVID-19 crisis.
Find out moreOn Thursday the 5th of March was the New Faces Gallery VIP event at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Find out moreRani Kumari became an ASHA with the prime intent of supporting and creating awareness within her community about disease and health.
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