MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Cooperation opens a way forward
In July, I traveled to Indonesia to take part in the 3rd Global Forum of People’s Organizations on Hansen’s Disease and the 22nd International Leprosy Congress (ILC). Read More
REPORT
Report on the 3rd Global Forum of People’s Organizations on Hansen’s Disease
From July 4 to 6, 2025, the 3rd Global Forum of People’s Organizations on Hansen’s Disease was held in Bali, Indonesia. Read more
REPORT
Report on sessions hosted by the Sasakawa Health Foundation at the 22nd International Leprosy Congress
The 22nd International Leprosy Congress (ILC) was held in Bali, Indonesia, July 7–9, 2025. The Sasakawa Health Foundation (SHF) hosted four sessions during the event,… Read more
VIEWPOINT
Current state of Indonesia’s leprosy management program
Leprosy remains a public health problem in Indonesia. In 2024, 14,698 new cases of leprosy were detected, with a Case Detection Rate (CDR) of 5.24 per 100,000 population. Read more
AMBASSADOR’S JOURNAL
WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination makes a four-day visit to Indonesia
VIEWPOINT
The importance of India’s move to make leprosy a notifiable disease
Leprosy is known to have been prevalent in India since ancient times. A major milestone was achieved in 2005 when the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) declared the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem at the national level,… Read more
