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2023

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

2021

2021/07/28
Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative: "Don't Forget Leprosy" - WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination 20th Anniversary Advocacy Campaign-
2021/05/24
Aiming for Zero Leprosy: 30th Anniversary of World Health Assembly Resolution and WHO Global Leprosy Strategy 2021-2030 Are Opportunities to Accelerate Efforts against the Disease
2021/01/28
“Right to Work” Is Theme of 16th Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy to Be Launched with Endorsement of International Trade Union Confederation
2021/01/28
Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative, MoHFW & WHO Strengthen the Fight against Leprosy with Joint Launch of ‘Flipchart’, a user-friendly training material for ASHAs;
2021/01/21
Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative Generates Awareness in Buildup to World Leprosy Day 2021

2020

2020/10/29
New grant program to support communities of persons affected by leprosy during coronavirus pandemic has long-term goal of strengthening their organizational capacity
2020/01/24
Joint Action for World Leprosy Day 2020 - People's Organizations in 16 Countries Launch Coordinated Awareness Campaign