Leprosy (Hansen’s disease)
Updated content in: 24/01/2025
Plans toward the interruption of transmission and elimination of leprosy in the Americas
Meeting report - PAHO/WHO
"The theme for World Leprosy Day 2025 is "Unite. Act. Eliminate.". The theme is a call to action aiming to raise awareness of leprosy, highlight the challenges faced by persons affected by leprosy, and inspire collaborative action to eliminate leprosy." WHO
Leprosy and Mental Health
People affected by leprosy are often subject to discrimination and stigmatization. This situation has negative effects on access to diagnosis, outcome of treatment and outcomes of care, in addition to violations of civil, political and social rights. Ending discrimination, stigma and prejudice is fundamental to ending leprosy. OPAS/OMS
Documents- Social Aspects - VHL Leprosy
Publications
- Evidence Map: efetividade da profilaxia pós-exposição à hanseníase (in portuguese)
- Recognizing neglected tropical diseases through changes on the skin: a training guide for front-line health workers
- Integrating neglected tropical diseases into global health and development: fourth WHO report on neglected tropical diseases: executive summary
More information
- VHL Leprosy
- EVID@Easy - guided evidence seach
- Window of Knowledge -Neglected Infectious Diseases (NID)
- Infolep - Leprosy Information Service
- International Leprosy Association - History of Leprosy
- Leprosy - Pan Americana Health Organization (PAHO)
- Leprosy (Hansen disease) - World Health Organization (WHO)
- WHO Skin NTDs mobile application
- Global Health Observatory - Topic - Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
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