Leprosy (Hansen’s disease)
Beat Leprosy
"The theme for World Leprosy Day 2024 is “Beat Leprosy”. This theme encapsulates the dual objectives of the day: to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of people affected by the disease. The theme of “Beat Leprosy” serves as a powerful reminder of the need to address the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, alongside the medical efforts to eliminate the disease." WHO
Hashtags
#WorldLeprosyDay #LeaveNoOneBehind #EndStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #BeatLeprosy
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
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
