Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. That's more than 200,000 new cases a year. Although it is curable, millions of people worldwide are living with the effects of the disease, from physical disability to mental health problems, poverty and discrimination.
Everything we do is focused on our goals of zero leprosy transmission, zero leprosy disability and zero leprosy discrimination. We work in four key areas to achieve this.
We are a global Christian organisation leading the fight against leprosy. Following Jesus Christ, we seek to bring about transformation; breaking the chains of leprosy and empowering people to attain healing, dignity and life in all its fullness.
Over 40,000 people in the community were screened by health workers and female community health volunteers in Nepal
1 million people heard radio messages raising awareness about leprosy in Niger
The team diagnosed 970 people with leprosy amid conflict in Mozambique
Peter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 36: In this week's edition of Waddup This Week, Peter gives an update on the ongoing situation in Nepal, following the devastating landslide last week. Read about the incredible resilience of staff and the generosity of supporters who are keeping hope alive during this emergency.
Read moreIt's World Mental Health day. The Leprosy Mission is calling on governments to make mental health services available to the world's poorest people.
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Peter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 35: This week's 'Waddup this week', is slightly early due to the emergency unfolding in Nepal. As Anandaban Hospital faces a crisis after deadly floods and landslides. Urgent aid is needed now.
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