Leprosy - World Health Organization (WHO) Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused mainly by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes Apart from the physical deformity, persons affected by leprosy also face stigmatization and discrimination However, leprosy is curable and treatment
Leprosy (Hansen disease) - World Health Organization (WHO) Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability
Leprosy still exists: the power of awareness and early detection Leprosy is treatable and curable but only if caught in time Yet, the biggest barrier to eliminating this disease is a lack of awareness, even among health-care workers Dr Jumagul Abdurasuliyeva, a rural doctor in Uzbekistan’s Amudarya district, is no stranger to confronting this neglected disease
Leprosy SEARO - World Health Organization (WHO) Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability
Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases Leprosy is curable with a combination of drugs known as multidrug therapy (MDT), as the treatment of leprosy with only one anti-leprosy drug (monotherapy) will result in development of drug resistance to that drug Access to treatment MDT, first recommended by WHO study group on chemotherapy of leprosy for control programmes 1982, rapidly became the standard treatment of leprosy and has been
World Leprosy Day - World Health Organization (WHO) The World Leprosy Day this year draws attention to “Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma ” While the medical burden is diminishing, the social consequence of leprosy remains unacceptably high, denying people dignity, opportunity, and fundamental rights
Leprosy WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO) Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability
Leprosy is curable - World Health Organization (WHO) Leprosy is curable Free treatment is available at health centres Leprosy is caused by a germ It is not a curse It is not hereditary Casual touch, like shaking hands or playing together or working in the same office, will not transmit or spread leprosy
World Leprosy Day 2026 The theme for World Leprosy Day 2026 is "Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma" The theme is a call to action aiming to raise awareness of leprosy, highlight the challenges faced by persons affected by leprosy, and inspire collaborative action to eliminate leprosy