The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) is a coalition committed to ending leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Our members include individuals and organizations who share our triple-zero vision of no disease, no disability, and no discrimination or stigma.
Our Impact
- organizational members
- individual members
- country partnerships
- best practices
The Challenge
200,000 people
diagnosed each year
5 million people
living with leprosy-related disability and stigma
150 countries
with active transmission
130 laws
discriminate against people who have experienced leprosy
Our Strategy
Country Partnership
We work with country governments and convene international and in-country stakeholders to map leprosy and scale up deployment of zero transmission tools.
Research Acceleration
We build consensus on critical research to interrupt transmission and steer researchers, investors and developers on the path towards zero transmission research priorities.
Prioritizing People
We promote a person-centred approach to leprosy services and set global standards for the prioritization of people and their rights in the journey towards zero leprosy.
Zero Leprosy Toolkit
The Zero Leprosy Toolkit is a free set of field-tested best practices designed to support countries in their work toward ending leprosy and its associated disabilities and stigma.
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Recent News
9 January 2025
Leading GPZL to new heights in the global fight against Hansen’s disease
Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, is not just a medical condition – it affects every aspect of a person’s life. It impacts independence, mobility, and is often linked to deformity, which in turn leads to severe social stigma and discrimination. This stigma creates barriers … Read More >
31 October 2024
Leadership Team Meeting, October 2024
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) convened a three-day Leadership Team meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, from October 25–27, 2024. The primary objectives of the meeting were to review GPZL’s accomplishments in 2024 and to discuss ideas for the 2025 business plan. The event featured … Read More >