Real life history: focus on Nigeria
20 October 2020
At 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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COVID-19 testing at Lepra’s BPHRC
16 October 2020
Watch footage of COVID-19 testing and interviews with our medical team at our Blue Peter Public Health and Research Centre in Hyderabad, India.
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My COVID-19 Journey
14 October 2020
Naveen Satle, Lepra's State Coordinator, gives a personal account of his experience contracting COVID-19.
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ASCEND Project update
14 October 2020
Lepra secure ASCEND (Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases) Crown Agent funding.
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Lepra’s Royal Patronage
8 October 2020
Lepra has enjoyed royal patronage since the involvement of the Prince of Wales in 1926. This was succeeded by George VI and then Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who remains Lepra’s Patron.
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Team Lepra complete #The40thRace Virtual London Marathon
8 October 2020
It was a wet and windy day but nothing could dampen the spirits of our motivated team of runners!
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Rotary provides funding for COVID-19 testing
30 September 2020
Vital funding from Rotary Stratford London has augmented Lepra's COVID-19 testing capabilities in India.
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Our approach to Active Case Finding
25 September 2020
Globally, there are approximately 200,000 new cases of leprosy officially diagnosed each year, but in reality many more cases occur.
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The impact of COVID-19 on leprosy
23 September 2020
Healthcare systems are struggling. As an agency working with the oldest known infectious disease, leprosy, Lepra reacted quickly to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lepra’s museum
17 September 2020
While 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.
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Yadari Ramadevi on being an ASHA during the COVID-19 pandemic
28 August 2020
As COVID-19 cases began to rise, so did the need for a greater reach of awareness and follow ups.
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A message from Kensington Palace
4 August 2020
A thoughtful and supportive message from our Vice President, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester.
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