Joseph Amon and David Addiss describe how drug doses alone can’t address neglected tropical disease (NTD)-related challenges such as mental health, stigma, and poverty. They argue that NTD programs should commit to caregiving for affected persons and adopt a human rights approach into the fight against NTDs.
Politicians must stop misusing the word leprosy to convey harmful stereotypes because its widespread use as a metaphor for all that is loathsome contributes to violations of the human rights of persons affected by leprosy, says a UN expert. “Within the past two months we … Read More >
José Ramirez, Jr., leadership team member and board chair for IDEA, discusses how everyone can act to help dispel myths about leprosy and lessen stigma.
Leadership team members and partners discuss why the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy was formed and the opportunities ahead.
Courtenay Dusenbury, Secretariat Director of the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL), recently traveled to Bihar, India. In this article, she shares her observations of how the region is making progress despite challenging circumstances. The expertise of local partners, such as the professionals in Bihar, will be major contributors to the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy’s work.
In this interview, Bill Simmons shares his early life experiences, his approach to leadership, and what’s essential for the partnership now.
WHO’s Global Leprosy Programme is about to release the Guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of leprosy. The Executive Summary can be accessed while the full document will be accessible in the coming weeks. The Guidelines will provide state-of-the-art knowledge and evidence on leprosy diagnosis, treatment and … Read More >
States must act now to stop the widespread, systemic, multi-layered and institutionalised discrimination suffered by persons affected by leprosy and their family members, a UN human rights expert has said. “States not only have a duty, but also an obligation to address the long-standing discrimination … Read More >
Learn more about why the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy was formed, and the opportunities and goals ahead for the partnership. Speakers include (in order of appearance): Bill Simmons, Chair, Leadership Team (American Leprosy Missions) Arielle Cavaliero, MPH, Member, Leadership Team (Novartis Foundation) Jan van Berkel, … Read More >
ILEP’s Rosa Argent caught up with Courtenay Dusenbury, the Secretariat Director of the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy, to find out what attracted her to the role and how important she believes the role of ILEP members will be in achieving zero leprosy.
A new study suggests the disease was far more diverse in Europe than previously believed Leprosy is one of the oldest and most notorious diseases of human history. Symptoms consistent with the leprosy are described in ancient records from India, China and Greece. Signs of … Read More >
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy is a coalition of groups committed to ending leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Dr. Ann Aerts leads the Novartis Foundation, a member of this coalition. In this video she explains why the work of the coalition is critical in reaching a future without leprosy.