Bangladesh is prone to annual flooding but the level of disaster brought by the floods in June was exceptional, and the worst seen for a century.
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On 23 June 2022, Jimmy Innes (Lepra CEO) signed the Kigali Declaration, endorsing the global goal of ending neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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Regular giving can help the most vulnerable people, people affected by leprosy. Find out why our amazing supporter, Gordon Pincott, chose to give regularly to Lepra.
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Join us as we celebrate the Lepra and University of Essex partnership launch 'we will overcome leprosy together'.
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Our supporters mean so much to us. Without your support, we cannot make the life-changing impact for individuals and communities who are affected by leprosy. Here, we shine a light on the extraordinary generosity and kindness of Lepra’s long-term supporters.
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In April, Jimmy Innes invited the inspirational Dr David Pahan, Country Director of Lepra Bangladesh, to take part in a fascinating and in-depth podcast, detailing Lepra’s approach to the democratisation of healthcare in Bangladesh.
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Despite great strides in the treatment of leprosy through multi-drug therapy (MDT), people affected by leprosy can still develop disabilities years after their treatment has been completed.
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Lepra News Spring 2022. Read the latest edition of Lepra News!
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For ‘International Day of Women in Science’ on 11 February, we shine a light on Lepra’s history and our female scientists; those dedicated pioneers who worked tirelessly with people affected by leprosy whilst carrying out critical research into a cure.
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On 6th February, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marks an unprecedented milestone for a British monarch as she marks her platinum jubilee; seventy years since her accession to the throne. As the patron of Lepra since 1952, we would like to draw attention to the generosity and thoughtfulness that the Queen has always demonstrated by sharing a story from our archives.
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