Latest news
Award for our TB survey shows health gaps are leaving the poorest vulnerable
We won an award for best scientific poster at the 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Union this weekend on our research in Bihar:
Those able to eat three meals a day increased from 58 to 90 per cent
We have carried out a study to assess the impact of this project which aimed to reduce social stigma and poverty, with some great results.
A promise kept to the world’s poorest
In his budget speech yesterday the Chancellor announced that the UK is on track to meet our 0.7 per cent aid commitment in 2013. Why would this make history?
New fast leprosy test developed
We welcome the news that a simple, fast and inexpensive new test for leprosy has been developed by researchers in the United States. We are really excited about the potential it could deliver to help diagnose leprosy in rural areas and for early diagnosis.
Baroness Hayman asks Her Majesty’s Government on NTD progress
Yesterday Baroness Hayman asked Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in combating neglected tropical diseases since the London declaration on NTDs of January 2012.
Polio gets its last push
Bill Gates in a lecture in London last night, described the battle to eradicate polio as one of the most difficult tasks the world has ever faced.
We publish an electronic version of LEPRA News on our website but if you would like to be kept up to date by e-mail please complete the form below.
“They do such a great job and work such long hours. I’ll continue to do all I can to help.”
Cyclist for LEPRA and teacher in India
