Leprosy stigma

NLR: Millions at risk of developing leprosy: new study predicts 40 million people need preventive treatment to eliminate leprosy in 22 years

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, Tropical diseases, Neglected tropical diseases, Tropical medicine, Leprosy, Leprosy stigma, Lepra

Co-author Professor Jan Hendrik Richardus of Erasmus MC explains: "This study provides important insight into the challenge that remains to reach zero leprosy.

Key Points: 
  • Co-author Professor Jan Hendrik Richardus of Erasmus MC explains: "This study provides important insight into the challenge that remains to reach zero leprosy.
  • This study shows that to reduce the global number of new leprosy cases by 90% within 22 years, just over 40 million people who are at risk to develop leprosy require preventive treatment.
  • On a global scale, preventive treatment of 40 million people for leprosy is achievable if we coordinate our resources and efforts.
  • This should be done by targeting people most at risk of developing leprosy: close contacts (family, friends, neighbors) of new leprosy patients.

NLR: Millions at risk of developing leprosy: new study predicts 40 million people need preventive treatment to eliminate leprosy in 22 years

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 1, 2021
Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, Tropical diseases, Neglected tropical diseases, Tropical medicine, Leprosy, Leprosy stigma, Lepra

Co-author Professor Jan Hendrik Richardus of Erasmus MC explains: "This study provides important insight into the challenge that remains to reach zero leprosy.

Key Points: 
  • Co-author Professor Jan Hendrik Richardus of Erasmus MC explains: "This study provides important insight into the challenge that remains to reach zero leprosy.
  • This study shows that to reduce the global number of new leprosy cases by 90% within 22 years, just over 40 million people who are at risk to develop leprosy require preventive treatment.
  • On a global scale, preventive treatment of 40 million people for leprosy is achievable if we coordinate our resources and efforts.
  • This should be done by targeting people most at risk of developing leprosy: close contacts (family, friends, neighbors) of new leprosy patients.

"Right to Work" Is Theme of 16th Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy to Be Launched with Endorsement of International Trade Union Confederation

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, Leprosy, World Leprosy Day, Clinical medicine, Leprosy stigma, Leprosy in Japan

TOKYO and BRUSSELS, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 16th Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy will be launched in an online ceremony on January 31, 2021, World Leprosy Day.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO and BRUSSELS, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 16th Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy will be launched in an online ceremony on January 31, 2021, World Leprosy Day.
  • Organized by Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative , this year's appeal is endorsed by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and focuses on the right to work.
  • While leprosy is completely curable, prejudice and discrimination based on outdated notions of the disease linger and can result in marginalization and loss of livelihood.
  • As the International Trade Union Confederation, our mission is to promote and defend the rights and interests of all working people.

Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative Generates Awareness in Buildup to World Leprosy Day 2021

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, Leprosy, Yōhei Sasakawa, Nippon Foundation, Clinical medicine, World Leprosy Day, World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador, Leprosy stigma, Leprosy in Japan

TOKYO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the approach of World Leprosy Day on January 31, 2021, Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has created a number of opportunities to amplify the voices of persons affected by leprosy and highlight the issues they face.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the approach of World Leprosy Day on January 31, 2021, Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has created a number of opportunities to amplify the voices of persons affected by leprosy and highlight the issues they face.
  • The focal point will be the launch online of the 16th Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy on World Leprosy Day on the last Sunday in January.
  • The Initiative is a strategic alliance between WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Yohei Sasakawa , The Nippon Foundation and Sasakawa Health Foundation for achieving a world without leprosy and problems related to the disease.
  • Launched in conjunction with World Leprosy Day, it receives the backing of a different organization each year .

Joint Action for World Leprosy Day 2020

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, World Leprosy Day, Leprosy, Nippon Foundation, Leprosy stigma, Yōhei Sasakawa

Taking part are 17 people's organizations in 16 countries that are linking up under a common logo and slogan to raise awareness of leprosy via Facebook and other platforms in the run-up to World Leprosy Day on January 26, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Taking part are 17 people's organizations in 16 countries that are linking up under a common logo and slogan to raise awareness of leprosy via Facebook and other platforms in the run-up to World Leprosy Day on January 26, 2020.
  • Using the slogan "A Hansen's Disease-Free World with Knowledge and Love" and the hashtag #WHDD2020,the joint action for World Leprosy Day 2020 grew out of regional meetings of people's organizations on leprosy held in Africa, Asia and Latin America in 2019.
  • Together with The Nippon Foundation, Sasakawa Health Foundation has been working for a world without leprosy for more than 45 years.
  • The Office of Joint Program on Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) of Sasakawa Health Foundation and The Nippon Foundation remains committed to working with the WHO, national governments and partner organizations for a world without leprosy and the stigma and discrimination it causes.