Meeting Notes, 2 September 2021
Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Teleconference – 2 September 2021
DownloadPEP4LEP study protocol: integrated skin screening and SDR-PEP administration for leprosy prevention
BMJ Open published the PEP4LEP study protocol. It is titled, “PEP4LEP study protocol: integrated skin screening and SDR-PEP administration for leprosy prevention: comparing the effectiveness and feasibility of a community-based intervention to a health centre-based intervention in Ethiopia, Mozambique and Tanzania.” The PEP4LEP study aims to determine the most effective and feasible method of screening people at risk of developing leprosy and administering chemoprophylaxis to contribute to interrupting transmission.
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Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Teleconference – 5 August 2021
DownloadSafety in administering medicines for neglected tropical diseases
This WHO manual provides practical tools to help national programmes for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) plan, prepare, and monitor the safe administration of medicines for the treatment of these diseases.
Visit siteFactsheet: Disproportionate impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic on persons affected by leprosy
In her report to the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, addresses the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on persons affected by leprosy and their family members, exploring the underlying causes and offering constructive recommendations for an inclusive recovery. This factsheet summarizes the key points from the report.
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Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Teleconference – 1 July 2021
DownloadDisproportionate impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID- 19) pandemic on persons affected by leprosy and their family members: root causes, consequences and the way to recovery
In this report to the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, addresses the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on persons affected by leprosy and their family members, exploring the underlying causes and offering constructive recommendations for an inclusive recovery.
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Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Teleconference – 3 June 2021
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Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Teleconference – 6 May 2021
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Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Teleconference – 7 April 2021
DownloadGlobal Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) Strategy 2021 – 2030
The World Health Organization’s Global Leprosy Strategy 2021 – 2030, “Toward Zero Leprosy,” outlines global targets for 2030 and includes 4 strategic pillars.
Visit siteMeeting Notes: Biannual Leadership Team Conference, March 2021
Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Team Biannual Conference – 17 – 18 March 2021 Teleconference
DownloadLeprosy/Hansen Disease: Management of reactions and prevention of disabilities
The WHO Global Leprosy Programme has re-released a report with additional information on the use of thalidomide for the treatment of ENL reactions. The guidance supports the use of thalidomide as a ‘steroid-sparing’ medication for ENL.
Visit siteChronic Care for Neglected Infectious Diseases
A new publication from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) focuses on DMDI (disease management, disability and inclusion) for four NTDs: leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, and Chagas disease.
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World Leprosy Day 2021: Events Around the World
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.
Visit siteGPZL 2020 Impact Report
Our 2020 impact report highlights our work in COVID-19 response, leprosy research, and country partnerships.
DownloadMeeting Notes, February 2021
Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Leadership Team Meeting – February 2021 Teleconference
DownloadA Comprehensive Research Agenda for Zero Leprosy
The Zero Leprosy Research Agenda was published in Infectious Diseases of Poverty.
Visit siteCOVID-19 & Leprosy Resources
Visit the Zero Leprosy COVID-19 hub for the latest advice, resources, and news related to leprosy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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