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In 2022, no child should have leprosy.

Whenever I sing this beautiful hymn at church, I close my eyes and I’m transported back to 2011. I’m holding my much longed-for baby girl in my arms, singing these words like a lullaby to her.

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What Causes Leprosy

Leprosy, also called Hansen’s disease, is caused by infection from the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, causing skin lesions, nerve damage, disfigurement and disability

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International Day of People with Disabilities

Today, The Leprosy Mission Australia joins with various organisations to celebrate diversity of all people and raise awareness of the continued existing inequalities that prevent people with disabilities from full inclusion in society.

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Daniel’s well of love for music and for children affected by leprosy like Bishal from Nepal.

When Daniel Donahaye first saw a TV announcement from The Leprosy Mission Australia, his heart was struck with a deep feeling of sympathy for those suffering and ostracised.

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Thank you for being our angels of hope this year!May God bless you!

Thank you for your faithful prayers and support throughout the year. The frontline teams can’t do what they do without you! You are an essential part of this healing ministry, and so greatly appreciated.

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What does leprosy do to a person?

Before the introduction of Multi-Drug Therapy in the early 1980s, leprosy could only be slowed but not cured because the bacteria could not be completed eliminated from the body.

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