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Guam proclaims January “Leprosy Awareness Month”
21 January, 2022 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
On 21 January 2022, Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua F. Tenorio of Guam signed a proclamation establishing January as Leprosy Awareness Month and January 30, 2022, as World Leprosy Day. The Virtual Proclamation Signing Ceremony was … More Guam proclaims January “Leprosy Awareness Month”
GPZL convenes researchers for Stigma and Mental Wellbeing Workshop
14 January, 2022 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) aims to accelerate research that contributes to global progress toward zero leprosy. After the publication of the Zero Leprosy Research Agenda in 2019, GPZL prioritized the agenda, gathering input from the leprosy research … More GPZL convenes researchers for Stigma and Mental Wellbeing Workshop
Accelerating Leprosy Research: Q&A with Arielle Cavaliero
10 January, 2022 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
Following the publication of the Zero Leprosy Research Agenda in 2019, the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy has prioritized the agenda topics, landscaped current research, and brought researchers together for a series of research workshops to identify key questions. We … More Accelerating Leprosy Research: Q&A with Arielle Cavaliero
Video: Persons affected show the way toward Zero Leprosy in Mozambique
21 December, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
People who have experienced leprosy share their experience of the disease with National Leprosy Programmes to help improve leprosy knowledge, skills, and health coverage in their country. Our new video shows this collaboration between persons affected and the National Leprosy Programme … More Video: Persons affected show the way toward Zero Leprosy in Mozambique
Ghana creates action plan to end leprosy
21 December, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The National Leprosy Programme of Ghana, in collaboration with partners working to end leprosy around Ghana and the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy, developed a Zero Leprosy Action Plan in the first week of December. The new action plan … More Ghana creates action plan to end leprosy
Nepal develops Zero Leprosy Action Plan
17 December, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The National Leprosy Programme of Nepal convened stakeholders and in-country partners of the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) in Kathmandu in November. The meeting attendees developed an action plan with specific leprosy activities and budgets needed to end leprosy … More Nepal develops Zero Leprosy Action Plan
The Review of the National Leprosy Programme of Uganda
19 November, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) conducted its country review of the National Leprosy Programme of Uganda in October. The review was requested by Uganda’s National Leprosy Programme, headed by Dr. Rose Kengonzi and Assistant Commissioner Dr. Stavia Turyahabwe. … More The Review of the National Leprosy Programme of Uganda
Secretariat Director speaks at 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific
15 November, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
Bill Gallo, Secretariat Director of the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy, delivered a statement on behalf of the Task Force for Global Health at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific. The statement is … More Secretariat Director speaks at 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific
GPZL hosts research workshop on early detection of leprosy
19 October, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy aims to accelerate research that contributes to global progress toward zero leprosy. After the publication of the Zero Leprosy Research Agenda in 2019, GPZL prioritized the agenda, gathering input from the leprosy research community … More GPZL hosts research workshop on early detection of leprosy
Swift Grant Awarded to Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy, NTD Support Center, and Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics
4 October, 2021 | Lever for Change
In May 2021, Lever for Change introduced the Swift Grants fund, aimed to provide small grants to Bold Solutions Network members for collaborative projects. This fund provided an outlet for the world’s top problem solvers to leverage expertise and join … More Swift Grant Awarded to Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy, NTD Support Center, and Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics
Video: The Path to Zero Leprosy in Côte d’Ivoire
28 September, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
In April 2021, The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy and the National Leprosy Programme of Côte d’Ivoire reviewed the country’s leprosy activities and created a national Zero Leprosy Roadmap. Dr. Roch Christian Johnson shares the results of the country review … More Video: The Path to Zero Leprosy in Côte d’Ivoire
Leprosy Diagnostic Working Group develops 2 target product profiles
19 July, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
Despite available treatment, over 200,000 individuals were diagnosed with leprosy across more than 120 countries in 2019. Early detection of the disease can help prevent disability and the spread of infection. Detection rates could be improved with a tool that’s … More Leprosy Diagnostic Working Group develops 2 target product profiles
Secretariat Director speaks in support of Special Rapporteur’s report to the Human Rights Council
1 July, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Special Rapporteur for the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, presented her report to the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council on 1 July 2021. The report is titled, “Disproportionate … More Secretariat Director speaks in support of Special Rapporteur’s report to the Human Rights Council
The Partnership’s Mission to Côte d’Ivoire
27 April, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) conducted its country review of Côte d’Ivoire in mid-April. The review was requested by Côte d’Ivoire’s National Leprosy Programme, headed by Dr. Marcellin Assie. The objective of the country review was to … More The Partnership’s Mission to Côte d’Ivoire
A GPZL convoca Partes Envolvidas a Abordar os Desafios no Fornecimento da PQT
22 March, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
A Parceria Global para a Hanseníase Zero (GPZL) convocou um grupo de partes envolvidas em hanseníase para um encontro virtual em 25 de fevereiro de 2021 para discutir o fornecimento da poliquimioterapia (PQT). Os participantes da reunião buscavam um melhor … More A GPZL convoca Partes Envolvidas a Abordar os Desafios no Fornecimento da PQT
World Leprosy Day 2021: Events Around the World
17 March, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
World Leprosy Day is recognized internationally on the last Sunday of January to increase the public awareness of leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. This slideshow showcases ways the leprosy community celebrated World Leprosy Day in 2021.
GPZL Convenes Stakeholders to Address MDT Supply Chain Challenges
9 March, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) convened a group of leprosy stakeholders virtually on 25 February 2021 to discuss the multi-drug therapy (MDT) supply chain. Meeting attendees sought to better understand the intricacies of MDT supply and discuss solutions … More GPZL Convenes Stakeholders to Address MDT Supply Chain Challenges
GPZL Secretariat Director discusses leprosy prevalence and prevention on Voice of America
2 March, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
GPZL Secretariat Director, Bill Gallo, sat down with Linord Moudou, host of Voice of America’s Healthy Living series, to discuss leprosy prevalence and the new path toward prevention. The segment, “Fear and Loathing of Leprosy,” opens with perspectives of persons affected … More GPZL Secretariat Director discusses leprosy prevalence and prevention on Voice of America
GPZL is Hiring: Consultant for Country Model Development
12 February, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy is searching for a consultant to support the development of the Zero Leprosy Country Model. Position: Development Consultant Duration: Anticipated 50% effort for 1 year Location: Remote Who We Are The Global Partnership for Zero … More GPZL is Hiring: Consultant for Country Model Development
Call for Nominations: Scientific Research Representative for GPZL Leadership Team
1 February, 2021 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) is seeking nominations for a representative of the scientific community to serve a two-year term, renewable once, on its Leadership Team. The term will begin on 1 April 2021. Leadership team members are … More Call for Nominations: Scientific Research Representative for GPZL Leadership Team