Lepra News Summer 2021
25 May 2021
Our quarterly newsletter is out! This special issue is packed full with our project work to support COVID-19 testing and vaccinations in India and Bangladesh.
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Mission Oxygen
24 May 2021
Lepra has partnered with Mission Oxygen to deliver oxygen concentrators to local hospitals.
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A Marathon a Month
19 May 2021
Tom Barton, Lepra's Challenge Ambassador, is running a marathon a month in aid of Lepra.
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An interview with Dr Charlotte Roberts
12 May 2021
We recently caught up with Dr. Charlotte Roberts, bioarchaeologist, palaeopathologist, and Lepra supporter, to discuss her latest work and the most interesting aspects of leprosy across the ages!
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International Nurses Day
12 May 2021
On International Nurses Day, we are celebrating the committed, hard-working nurses who have worked tirelessly at Lepra to change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world; people affected by leprosy.
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Mobilising Men’s Health - Project Report
10 May 2021
The Mobilising Men's Health project, funded by Vodafone Foundation UK, is coming into the final phase of the project
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African World Heritage Day
5 May 2021
On African World Heritage Day, we commemorate some of the people affected by leprosy from Africa who have touched the lives of many through their heritage and talent.
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The Pavers Foundation supports Lepra with £5000 donation
4 May 2021
The Pavers Foundation, a long standing supporter of Lepra, provides further funding for Lepra's shoe vans.
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Global Love Day
30 April 2021
On Global Love Day, Lepra is remembering Ben Onyekwere, a medical technician in Nigeria who changed the lives of people affected by leprosy with compassion, understanding, and love.
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Mobile COVID-19 testing
29 April 2021
Through the use of two static PCR machines, Lepra is able to undertake testing in rural areas.
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His Royal Highness Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, champion of people affected by leprosy, is remembered by Lepra
9 April 2021
Lepra offers its condolences to The Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh
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Up to 80% less people coming forward for leprosy diagnosis and treatment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 April 2021
Read about our latest briefing from the Lepra newsroom.
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