At our first appointment, at the Purpulia hospital in West Bengal, Amal was waiting for her prosthesis to be adjusted to ensure a good fit.
Without exception, the Lepramissiion institutions pay great attention to young and old people with disabilities and their families.
"You saved us from starvation! You gave us water! We are very grateful to you!" - says Prasanti to the supporters.
Alina, 13, found out she had leprosy three years ago. She had to wait a year for treatment. She wants to get better and feels she will.
The Patana story. The story of the 65-year-old Patana in Northern Thailand is typical of the overall assistance provided by the Lepramism Union.
UNESCO's resolution of 17 November 1965 aims to raise worldwide awareness of the fundamental human right to read and write.
Phyo Vai Soe, 30, from Myanmar, was diagnosed with leprosy 11 years ago at the age of 19 at the Mawlamyine Christian Leprosy Hospital. Thank you so much for your help!
Our staff are constantly engaged in life-saving - healing - testing activities around the world.
"Two weeks ago I thought I was going to die. I felt a sharp pain in my jaw and I couldn't speak."
"I was diagnosed with leprosy eight years ago. I became suspicious when spots appeared on my skin and my hands became weak."
The coronavirus outbreak has brought about a number of phenomena we hadn't thought of. Brent Morgan, Executive Director of the International Lepramism Society, writes:
He was diagnosed with leprosy 14 months ago. Since then, he has completed 12 months of combined medication. She is now waiting for surgery.
We have been hearing a lot about this in recent months. It is a key issue in both the current epidemic and the world of leprosy.
Cyclone Amfan reached the northern basin of the Bay of Bengal yesterday, 20 May 2020. One of our Hungarian project sites, Calcutta, was also affected by the cyclone.
Since 24 March, India, with a population of 1.3 billion, has also been "closed" due to the coronavirus outbreak. It is home to 60% of the world's leprosy patients.
Bangladesh, the world's most densely populated country, is also affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The Lepramissi Union is also doing its part to help.
We are all experiencing the same thing these days: how the whole world has changed in just a few weeks!
Issa grew up in Danja in the Republic of Niger. When he was 10 years old, he noticed spots on his arms and his fingers started to curl. That's when he was diagnosed with the disease.
In 2016, we undertook two projects in two countries: in India, in the Shahdara leprosy mission near Delhi
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