About Leprosy
While the prospects for people affected by leprosy have vastly improved, leprosy remains a disease that destroys lives and blights communities.
Every 2
minutes
someone is diagnosed with leprosy
Leprosy is curable!
with a full course of multi-drug therapy
60% of leprosy cases are in India
leprosy is also prevalent in Africa and South East Asia
Early diagnosis and treatment
Can help avoid permanent disability
From The Blog
31.07.17
Do we have leprosy in Australia?
Have you ever wondered whether we have leprosy in Australia? My friends are often curious about my ...
16.08.17
People affected by leprosy left homeless by recent flash floods and landslides
Severe flash floods and landslides have swept across the southern plains of Nepal. Triggered by monsoonal rainfall this month, ...
24.07.17
4 ways your shopping can change the lives of people affected by leprosy, like Sangwan
We’re often asked “why does The Leprosy Mission Australia have a shop?”
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