MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Partnerships make effective action possible
In September, I visited Nepal for the first time in 10 years. I met with President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to ask them to reinvigorate leprosy control activities now that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. Read More
50th Anniversary of WHO–TNF/SHF Partnership
Partnerships are the way to create sustainable impact
Novartis has been committed to eliminating leprosy for decades, with our multidrug therapy (MDT) as a cornerstone in treating approximately 18 million patients since 1981. Prior to the 1980s, leprosy affected millions of people. Read more
VIEWPOINT
Leading GPZL to new heights in the global fight against Hansen’s disease
VIEWPOINT
Commentary on WHO’s Global leprosy (Hansen disease) update, 2023
In 2023, 184 out of 221 countries and territories reported on leprosy to the World Health Organization (WHO) [1]. Congratulations to all who contributed to the combined efforts of national leprosy programs and WHO for this remarkable achievement. Read more
VIEWPOINT
Strengthening people’s organizations should be seen as part of the zero leprosy strategy for Africa
AMBASSADOR’S JOURNAL
Goodwill Ambassador Sasakawa is impressed by Nepal’s Self Help Groups in Madhesh Province
From September 16 to 23, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Yohei Sasakawa visited Nepal for the first time in 10 years. Read more
INITIATIVE NEWS
Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative collaborates with Miss Supranational 2024 for leprosy awareness campaign in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
