Read more about how Lepa and St Francis are helping vulnerable people, especially those affected by leprosy.
Find out moreRead more about Lepra's historical female scientists and the work they have done in the field of leprosy research.
Find out moreVice President of Lepra, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, has shared his support of our work on World Leprosy Day.
Find out moreVictoria Hislop takes part in a series of national radio days to mark World Leprosy Day.
Find out moreNewcastle software firm ION, sponsors Lepra’s Radio Day to mark World Leprosy Day 2021.
Find out moreSince 1924 Lepra has been pioneering treatments, changing attitudes, and giving hope.
Find out moreIn honour of World Leprosy Day 2021, we sit down with Suzanne McCarthy, Lepra's Chair of Trustee's, to discuss leprosy and the importance of our work.
Find out moreSince 1993, St Joseph's Leprosy Centre in Madhya Pradesh, India, has been providing holistic relief to people affected by leprosy.
Find out moreIn this section in our series ‘Real life history’ we focus on Zimbabwe, or what it was then called, Southern Rhodesia.
Find out moreLittle Flower Leprosy Hospital is a prime example of sustainable leprosy care, and Lepra is proud to provide this community with technical support.
Find out moreLepra Ambassador and best selling author, Victoria Hislop, releases One August Night, sequel to much-loved The Island.
Find out moreAt the turn of the 20th century, leprosy was a serious and rampant problem, affecting the lives of millions and creating a steep divide within already fractured countries. Lepra, then named BELRA, committed itself to leprosy control, sending specialists, doctors and many lay volunteers to these countries to assist with the disease.
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