3 October 2025

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members, Beatriz Miranda-Galarza, examines challenges in accessing medicines and treatment as a key human rights issue. She highlights how failures in the drug supply chain affect individuals, families and communities, identifying bottlenecks based on input from states, grass-roots groups and experts. She calls for inclusive, rights-based health systems, meaningful engagement with affected communities and continued support for the mandate until the rights and contributions of persons affected by leprosy are fully recognized.

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