New in Leprosy Review Vol 97/2: Reclaiming ‘leprosy’ – why changing its meaning matters more than renaming by Atiqah Abd-Rahim 🔗 leprosyreview.org/article/97/2/20-26061 #IDSky #SciSky #MedHist #HistMed #Histodons

Living in #Assam, #India, 35-year-old Sita noticed discoloured patches of skin on her hands, face and legs but was unsure what they were. Lepra staff noticed her symptoms and referred her to a clinic where she was diagnosed with leprosy. Read Sita's story: https://ow.ly/H5pa50ZcMNO#Assam#India#IDSky #MedSky

What is lymphatic filariasis (LF)? LF is a neglected tropical disease. Usually acquired in childhood, infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes causing hidden damage to the lymphatic system. https://ow.ly/EWa350ZcF8G #LF #IDSky #Mosquitoes

For #MensHealthWeek, we're raising awareness about hydrocele, a painful complication of an LF infection. Watch Rajni tell his hydrocele story and his journey of recovery. Just £6.50 provides a care kit to manage pain while waiting for surgery. youtu.be/O6dTfjlRzgM#MensHealthWeek #IDSky #Hydrocele

🆕 Regenerating hope: platelet-rich plasma as adjunct therapy for acute neuritis, recurrent nerve damage, and progressive disabilities in leprosy Authors: Rohit Singh Chauhan, Sunil K. Gupta, Shivangi Rana, Kavita Swami, Farkhanda Sofi, Kritika Gupta 🔗 https://ow.ly/VTSU50Z9OjR #IDSky #MedSky

When 38-year-old Pawan began showing signs of leprosy, he was afraid of being judged and excluded from his community so he hid his condition, even from his family. Read Pawan's story: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/pawan #MensHealthWeek #Leprosy #Prejudice #Stigma #Jamui #IDSky #Health

Run the Saucony London 10K for Lepra and help transform the lived of people affected by leprosy and LF. www.lepra.org.uk/events/saucony-london-10k 🌟 Last few places available so be quick! 🌟 #Running #London #10K #RunSky

We'd like to say a special thank you to the team at Haddenham Healthcare, whose generosity & kindness have helped to fund the Comprehensive Disability Referral Centre in #Assam, #India. Read the centre's latest update: https://ow.ly/Gnma50ZatRF#Assam#India#IDSky #MedSky #Tea

New in Leprosy Review Vol 97/2: Type 1 lepra reaction presenting as diffuse facial swelling with acute facial nerve palsy in borderline tuberculoid leprosy: a diagnostic pitfall by Vishal Vinod et al https://ow.ly/nESY50Z9m48 #IDSky #MedSky #OpenAccess #Research

Ramachandra has lived with lymphatic filariasis (LF) for nearly 30 years. He first noticed swelling in his legs & over time he experienced frequent acute attacks of pain & fever which gradually made everyday tasks more difficult. https://ow.ly/wYu750Z71x8 #IDSky #MedSky #India #MensHealthWeek

🆕 Evidence of autochthonous transmission of leprosy, causing an outbreak in a family Authors: Noormohamad Mansoori, Taimaz Farzaneh, Aioub Sofizadeh leprosyreview.org/article/97/2/20-26021 #IDSky #MedSky #SciSky #OpenAccess #Iran

Take part in the TCS London Marathon and help raise vital funds for Lepra. 🌟Places available now🌟 👉Book now: https://ow.ly/RsFK50Z7x4S Every mile you make and every sponsor you receive, will help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and LF. #RunSky

For #MensHealthWeek 2026, meet Sarwan, who hid his leprosy symptoms for a decade fearing rejection & isolation. Leprosy is curable, but stigma causes social isolation. India accounts for about 60% of new global cases, leaving 2M people with long-term disabilities. https://ow.ly/nzeR50Z9grZ#MensHealthWeek #IDSky

New in Leprosy Review Volume 97/2: Macrophage diversity in different types of leprosy: a systematic review Authors: Haslindah Dahlan, Hanggoro Tri Rinonce, Arum Tri Wahyuningsih, Hardyanto Soebono leprosyreview.org/article/97/2/20-25149 #IDSky #MedSky #SciSky #OpenAccess

Run, cycle, or trek to support those affected by leprosy! Join our challenge events for unforgettable experiences that transform lives. Book your place today: www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/challenge-events #ChallengeEvents #RunForACause #CycleForChange #TrekForGood #MakeADifference

The role of peripheral blood cell count–derived inflammatory indices: Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio, and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, in assessing Type 1 and Type 2 lepra reactions Authors: Ritul Choudhary et al Download: https://ow.ly/zicx50Z8I0Q #IDSky #MedSky

Kusum's diagnosis of LF not only affected her physical health but also her emotional & social wellbeing. Ashamed of the swelling in her foot, Kusum isolated herself from her family & community, fearing she was being judged because of her condition. https://ow.ly/bzOh50Z6xE6 Effect Hope #MedSky

Join Team Lepra for the Edinburgh Marathon. Every mile you pass and every sponsor you receive, will help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. https://ow.ly/1fq250YZrnA #RunSky #RunForCharity #Edinburgh #Marathon #UKRunners #Running

Take on the Manchester Half Marathon for Lepra & help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy. Simply complete the registration form and we will be in touch to support you on your fundraising journey. https://ow.ly/SwHY50Z8GG5 #ManchesterHalf #Marathon #RunSky #CharityRun #ManchesterRun

New in Leprosy Review 97/2: Socioeconomic determinants and spatial distribution of leprosy in São Paulo State, Brazil (2017–2020): a municipal-level analysis Authors: Carlos Souto dos Santos Filho, Ana Júlia Alves Câmara, and Guilherme Aparecido Santos Aguilar #IDSky #MedSky #Brazil #SaoPaulo

Leprosy is a mildly infectious bacterial disease affecting skin & nerves. Untreated, it causes life-changing disabilities. Every day 475 people are diagnosed, including 25 children. Help us improve early detection, provide treatment and support. www.lepra.org.uk 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #IDSky

🌟OPENS TODAY!🌟 A New Face for Leprosy Exhibition 📅 7-28 June 2026 📍 St. Mary's Church, Dedham 🎫 This exhibition is free & open to all This exhibition challenges the myths and perceptions associated with leprosy. 🔗 https://ow.ly/pqYG50YYOuc #ArtSky #IDSky #Photography 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

🌟OPENS SUNDAY!🌟 A New Face for Leprosy Exhibition 📅 7-28 June 2026 📍 St. Mary's Church, Dedham 🎫 This exhibition is free & open to all This exhibition challenges the myths and perceptions associated with leprosy. 🔗 https://ow.ly/pqYG50YYOuc #ArtSky #IDSky #Photography 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

We're immensely grateful to Manya Norris who is donating proceeds from her self-published book Solo Down The Ganges, which tells the story of her 1994 epic adventure cycling 2,000 miles solo along the Ganges valley, raising awareness about leprosy and much-needed funds for Lepra. #BookSky #BikeSky

🆕 Leprosy Review Volume 97/2: Erythema Nodosum Leprosum during pregnancy: a case series by Suwash Baral, Bishwanath Acharya, Reejana Shrestha, Indra Bahadur Napit and Mahesh Shah leprosyreview.org/article/97/2/20-25135 #Pregnancy #Leprosy #Nepal #IDSky #MedSky #WomensHealth

📢Spaces available📢 Enjoy #running the city and coastline of the #BrightonMarathon for Lepra. Every mile you pass and every sponsor you receive, will help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. ➡️ Book now! https://ow.ly/BXsx50Z73wW#running#BrightonMarathon#Brighton #RunSky

A new 2-year programme is empowering people affected by #leprosy to build #leadership skills, gain financial autonomy, and drive local solutions. The Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative Young Scholar Programme puts community ownership at its core. https://ow.ly/rrUQ50Z4Cbq#leprosy#leadership📷 Tom Bradley Photography #IDSky

🆕 Leprosy Review Vol 97/2: Static balance control assessment for double and single leg stance in leprosy: an approach using inertial sensors from smartphones by Ilka Lorena de Oliveira Farias et al leprosyreview.org/article/97/2/20-26011 #IDSky #MedSky #Health #OpenScience

Have you read our latest Lepra News? 📰 Discover Morjina's story & how we’re tackling the mental health impact of leprosy. With your support, we can help many more people overcome the emotional toll of a diagnosis. www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/lepra-news-summer-2026 #IDSky #MentalHealth #Charity

We work for a world where leprosy & lymphatic filariasis (LF) are detected early, treatment is accessible, and those affected can manage their care. A world where everyone is treated with dignity, empowered, and equal. Help us change lives: www.lepra.org.uk

Considered one of the most beautiful marathons in the world, the Orlen Prague Marathon, part of the RunCzech event family, is unmissable and has played host to several world records. The route boasts spectacular views throughout. www.lepra.org.uk/events/prague-marathon #RunSky #Prague

Conducting research into the medical, physical, or social aspects of #leprosy? Leprosy Review is seeking original research, short reports, and case studies to improve global disease control. Submission: https://ow.ly/EN8250Z4IcK#leprosy? 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #GlobalHealth #MedSky #OpenAccess #IDSky

Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Lepra 🎽 From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, you'll get to explore the capital on a route like no other. 📅 4 April 2027 📍 London www.lepra.org.uk/events/london-landmarks-half #RunSky #Running #London

Your support changes lives. Last year, 5,068 new leprosy cases were diagnosed, 18,752 people received health education, and 20,903 pairs of protective shoes were provided, restoring hope and dignity. Help us continue supporting those affected by leprosy: www.lepra.org.uk 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

We're delighted to welcome Sunjai Suneetha as a new Deputy Editor to the Leprosy Review Editorial Board. Read Sunjai's profile: leprosyreview.org/eboard Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to Leprosy Review in the comments below. #IDSky #MedSky #SciSky @saba-lambert.bsky.social

Left untreated, leprosy causes progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, and limbs. But it doesn't have to be this way. Leprosy is curable. An estimated 4 million people across the globe are living with undiagnosed leprosy. Can you help us reach them? www.lepra.org.uk/donate #IDSky

Raise funds for Lepra by running the Brighton Marathon. Every mile you pass and every sponsor you receive, will help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. https://ow.ly/7rQl50YZr1y #RunSky #Running #Brighton #Marathon #RunForCharity #Fundraise

Did you know that Lepra News has been documenting the journey to overcome leprosy for decades? We’ve digitised our archives, creating a virtual library of medical breakthroughs, field reports, and powerful first-hand stories. Take a look: issuu.com/lepra/stacks #IDSky #MedSky #History #ScienceSky

New paper alert 📢 In Leprosy Review Vol 97/2 Journey of a patient with a reactional episode of leprosy in an endemic area of Brazil by Vilmeyze Larissa de Arruda et al 🔗 https://ow.ly/evLq50YZoMH #IDSky #MedSky #SciSky #Brazil

Join us for A New Face for Leprosy Exhibition 📅 7-28 June 2026 📍 St. Mary's Church, Dedham 🎫 This exhibition is free & open to all This exhibition challenges the myths and perceptions associated with leprosy. 🔗 https://ow.ly/pqYG50YYOuc #ArtSky #IDSky #Photography 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

Sign up to a half marathon with Lepra! 👟 We've 7 awesome half marathons to choose from. Every mile you run helps provide diagnosis, treatment, and specialist care for people affected by leprosy. Book your place now: www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/challenge-events #RunSky #Marathon

New in Leprosy Review Vol 97/2: The impact of armed conflict on leprosy detection, treatment, and disability in Tigray, Ethiopia: a longitudinal comparison across conflict phases (2016–2025) by Kiros Demoz et al https://ow.ly/Qjph50YZnZW #Tigray #Ethiopia #MedSky #GlobalHealth #IDSky #SciSky

📢Calling all KS2/KS3 teachers! Explore Victoria Hislop's 'Maria’s Island', a moving story of a family overcoming leprosy. Perfect for KS2/KS3 students. Download our free teaching toolkit: https://ow.ly/sGua50Y4a8t #Reading #KS2 #KS3 #TeachingResources #VictoriaHislop #LiteracyMatters #IDSky

🌟Sign up to a Lepra challenge event by 31/5/26 and be entered into our prize draw to win a £100 Runners Need voucher. 🏁 Browse our upcoming challenge events: www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/challenge-events and book your place. #RunSky #Running #Charity #TeamLepra

For our 2026 mental health appeal, we meet Morjina, who was supported by Lepra's Mind to Heart project. With your support this summer, we can help many more people overcome the emotional impact of a leprosy diagnosis. www.lepra.org.uk/appeals #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #emotional

Dive into our 2026 Mental Health Appeal in Lepra News. Meet Morjina, explore our Mind to Heart project, and see our latest mental health survey results. Read the digital issue & support our work: https://ow.ly/SzTQ50YVVJx #IDSky #Donate #SocialImpact #MentalHealth #GlobalHealth #Lepra

New in Leprosy Review Volume 97/2: Child index cases of leprosy: clarifying the pathway for contact investigation by Ezhilarasan Selvaraju leprosyreview.org/article/97/2/20-26023 #IDSky #SciSky #MedSky #GlobalHealth

Today 1 in 2 people with leprosy also face mental health issues. Khadiza Tul Kobra is a counsellor for Lepra Bangladesh’s Mind to Heart project - a project providing mental wellbeing support. Here Khadiza shares an insight into her vital work: https://ow.ly/F7MT50YREYj #MentalHealth #IDSky

🌟Sign up to a Lepra challenge event by 31/5/26 and be entered into our prize draw to win a £100 Runners Need voucher. 🏁 Browse our upcoming challenge events: www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/challenge-events and book your place. #RunSky #Running #Charity #TeamLepra

New in Leprosy Review Vol 97/2: Beyond demographics: disease duration and perceived social support as key determinants of psychosocial resilience in leprosy – a cross-sectional study by Tutut Chusniyah et al https://ow.ly/B43I50YY2jH #IDSky #SciSky #MedSky #GlobalHealth #OpenAccess