What we do to fight leprosy and social exclusion due to disabilities

Leprosy doctor checks a young child on symptoms of leprosy

In our fight against leprosy, we have initiated four priority programmes to direct our work. These are in line with the Global Leprosy Strategy of the World Health Organization and the Triple Zero campaign of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations. They also contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

What is Leprosy?

A close contact of a person affected by leprosy takes preventative medication against leprosy

Stop transmission of leprosy

Leprosy can only be eliminated if we prevent people from getting leprosy and if we stop the transmission of the leprosy bacteria.

Persons affected by leprosy take care of their feet to prevent infections

Combined approaches to prevention and management of disability

Leprosy shares many symptoms with other neglected tropical diseases and diseases causing nerve damage. Combined approaches help tackle disability more effectively.

Person affected by leprosy receives a leg prosthese in order to be able to walk

Disability-inclusive development

People living with disabilities caused by leprosy and other diseases fully and actively participate in society thanks to our disability-inclusive development initiatives.