Leprosy doctor checks a young child on symptoms of leprosy

Three Zeros

Even today, leprosy causes disability and social exclusion. The disease affects millions of lives. NLR works towards a leprosy-free world by supporting and encouraging governments to accelerate leprosy elimination strategies, focus on the prevention of leprosy and stopping transmission and advocating for equal rights and opportunities for persons affected by leprosy.

We conduct ground-breaking scientific research

We produce innovative solutions and deliver evidence-based programmes that strengthen the fight against leprosy.

Where we work

Priority programmes, research projects and pilots across five countries

  1. Brazil

    1,493 Health staff trained on leprosy, prevention of disablities and stigma

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  2. Mozambique

    611 Persons affected by leprosy with improved socio-economic situation

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  3. India

    41,853 New patients diagnosed and treated

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  4. Nepal

    119,666 Contacts received preventive treatment (SDR-PEP or PEP++)

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  5. Indonesia

    431 Local actors voicing rights and concerns of persons affected by leprosy

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Some projects we work on