MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Indonesia speaks up for active case finding
From July 8 to 10, the Republic of Indonesia and the Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Initiative co-hosted the country’s first national conference on leprosy. Read More
VIEWPOINT
ASCL/MTN’s experience with the repeal of a discriminatory law in Senegal
In 1976, Senegal’s Law 76-03 established villages de reclassement social (VRS) to isolate persons affected by leprosy and block transmission of the disease. Read more
VIEWPOINT
LepVax has potential to both prevent leprosy and protect nerves
Leprosy is curable, and the medicine is free. Yet every year more than 170,000 people are newly diagnosed, and that number has barely fallen in a decade. Read more
REPORT
Indonesia mobilizes provincial leadership to accelerate leprosy elimination
In July, Indonesia’s first National Leprosy Conference was convened in Jakarta to translate national policy into subnational action, … Read more
AMBASSADOR’S JOURNAL
Indonesia’s National Leprosy Conference raises hopes for coordinated action
From July 8 to 10, 2026, Indonesia held its first National Leprosy Conference in Jakarta. A wide range of stakeholders – including relevant government ministries, local governments, persons affected by leprosy, and NGOs – participated, … Read more
REPORT
Accelerating leprosy elimination in Indonesia through early detection, collaboration, and stigma reduction
Leprosy remains one of Indonesia’s neglected tropical diseases that requires sustained attention. Although the disease is curable with free treatment, delayed diagnosis and persistent social stigma continue to hinder elimination efforts. Read more
NEXT GENERATION
Ending social and economic exile must be our generation’s gift to the world
As an artist and documentarian, my work observes the human form, not only in its independent anatomy but its placement within our social architecture. Read more
REPORT
A journey of awareness, empathy, and support
My journey with the leprosy awareness community began in Makassar, South Sulawesi, in 2024. At that time, I joined activities aimed at raising awareness about leprosy, … Read more
