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2025

2025/01/31
Global Appeal 2025 to end leprosy-related stigma & discrimination launched from Odisha with endorsement from ministries of Health of 56 countries
2025/01/25
Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative to Boost Support for Indonesia

2024

2024/08/29
Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative Collaborates with Miss Supranational 2024 for Leprosy Awareness Campaign in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
2024/02/01
2024 Global Appeal Calls for Well-Informed Public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination' against Leprosy

2023

2023/10/16
Armauer Hansen International Film Festival to be Held: The world's first leprosy themed film festival
2023/06/22
Bergen Conference Marks 150 Years Since Discovery of the Leprosy Bacillus
2023/06/19
Bergen Prepares to Host International Conference on Hansen's Disease Marking 150 Years Since the Discovery of the Leprosy Bacillus
2023/02/22
150th Anniversary of Dr. Hansen's Discovery of M. leprae Is Opportunity to Examine Past, Present and Future of Leprosy
2023/01/27
WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Has Audience with Pope Francis ~Pope Supports Continued Efforts Against Leprosy, Reflects on Tragedy of War~
2023/01/19
International Symposium at the Vatican on Hansen’s Disease To Focus on Theme of “Leave No One Behind”

2022

2022/11/08
Persons affected by Leprosy across the world came together at the 2nd Global Forum endorsed by Miss Supranational India and Miss World Brazil.
2022/11/03
2nd Global Forum of People's Organizations on Hansen's Disease Focuses on Capacity Building to Promote Dignity of Those Affected by the Disease
2022/09/02
New Building Stands as Symbol of Dignity and Hope For Persons Affected by Leprosy in Ethiopia
2022/05/23
WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Recognized with WHO Director-General’s Award for Global Health at 75th World Health Assembly
2022/01/28
“Don’t forget leprosy” campaign gathers pace as World Leprosy Day approaches