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COVID-19 and calls for a slum revolution could pave the way to ridding India of leprosy
India
Lessons learnt from COVID-19 in India have shone a light on the spread of disease in city slums that could lead to leprosy rates being slashed.
Read moreBestselling author and leprosy ambassador Victoria Hislop awarded Greek citizenship
UK news
London-born Victoria was yesterday granted Greek citizenship for promoting Greek history and culture.
Read more“How is it acceptable for someone with a 21st Century disease to be labelled an outcast by the UK media?”
UK news
The Leprosy Mission has written to UK national newspaper editors and the BBC in a bid to stop them from using derogatory language to people affected by a 21st Century disease.
Read moreA statement of solidarity
UK news
The Leprosy Mission England and Wales has been reflecting on the issues raised by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Read moreWheels that Heal: people affected by leprosy, disability and those displaced by Boko Haram celebrate the arrival of medics and medicines
Nigeria Read moreThe Leprosy Mission's interfaith network reaches 30,000 families with life-saving COVID-19 messaging
Sri Lanka Read moreFears for the welfare of ultra-poor leprosy-affected families hit by Cyclone Amphan
Bangladesh Read moreFood rations, masks and medical aid reach hungry communities as world’s biggest lockdown is extended
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