Book your place on the EDP Lisbon Marathon and run one of the most beautiful marathons in the world. Every mile you pass and every sponsor you receive, will help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. www.lepra.org.uk/events/edp-lisbon-marathon #RunLisbon

Just published in Leprosy Review Volume 97/1: The triple burden of leprosy: A cross-sectional study on stigma, mental health, and quality of life in Egypt by Fatma Mohamed Elesawy et al. https://ow.ly/9T6Z50YcSNZ #Leprosy #OpenAccess #Research #Egypt #MentalHealth #Stigma #IDSky #MedSky

Science doesn't just happen in the labs, it happens in the heart of the community too. For #WomenInScience Day, we're giving a big Lepra shout out to our unsung heroes whose support for people affected by leprosy & LF is immeasurable. We thank you for your dedication. 🙏 https://ow.ly/jVUQ50YbIeS

Jess Robbins Lepra UK Advocacy Manager writes a new blog post: What can we achieve together that we can’t achieve alone? https://ow.ly/XSfe50YcKwv #HousesOfParliament #IDSky #MedSky #NTDs #HealthPolicy #Health #India #Bangladesh #Advocacy #GlobalHealth #NTDPrevention #PublicHealthPolicy

Behind every diagnosis is a person. Behind every person is a story of resilience, a story of hope & a life that refuses to be defined by a disease. Leprosy is curable. Yet the silent stigma surrounding #leprosy causes far more harm. Help us break that silence. www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/#leprosy

🆕 in Leprosy Review Vol 97/1: The efficacy and safety of thalidomide versus azathioprine as steroid-sparing agents in Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL): a randomized controlled trial by Deepak Kumar Sahu et al. https://leprosyreview.org/article/97/1/20-25064 #Leprosy #IDSky

After her leprosy diagnosis, her village stood by her, helping her recover without stigma. Read her inspiring story: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/monju #Inclusion #Lepra #Bangladesh #Molouvibazar

Staff and trustees from Lepra were thrilled to have been invited to meet their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their visit to Dedham, in north Essex yesterday. Read our report www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/a-royal-visit #royals #charity #ngo #essex #colchester #dedham #royalfamily

Our impact data for 2024-2025 is now available. Without your generous help, we couldn't transform the lives and communities affected by #leprosy & LF. Thank you for supporting our cause. www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/our-impact-in-2025#leprosy 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #Impact #IDSky

Lepra's research intern, Chris Cecil, previews an important new research project focused on providing a better understanding of the stigma children affected by leprosy face. https://ow.ly/6RYg50Y84xp 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #ChildHealth #Research #ChildrensRights #GlobalHealth #Health #IDSky

With help from Lepra, Ghanshyam and his family came to understand that leprosy is curable. www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/ghanshyam #HealthEducation #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #Jamui #India #IDSky

Today, 475 people will be diagnosed with leprosy; 25 of those will be children. Your support can change the lives of people affected. Donate today: www.lepra.org.uk/donate 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #India #Bangladesh #MentalHealth #Leprosy #IDSky

📢 New in Leprosy Review Volume 97/1 Assessment of leprosy in post-insurgency Northeastern Nigeria: a retrospective study by Jennifer A. Tyndall, Stephen John, Suraj Abdulkarim, Didi Wokemba and Victory Inyang https://leprosyreview.org/article/97/1/20-25049 #Leprosy #Nigeria #IDSky

📢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

For #WorldNTDDay, Lepra is reminding the world that investing in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) is a global imperative. At no other point in history have we been better equipped to address NTDs with the knowledge, resources & innovations that are accessible today. https://ow.ly/c0Pv50Y5kZ3

Today is World NTD Day, but what does the term NTD mean? We often use the term neglected tropical diseases (or NTDs) when we talk about leprosy or LF. Read What Are NTDs: www.lepra.org.uk/what-we-do/what-are-ntds #NTDs #Health #IDSky #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth

With spectacular sea views, join 7,500 runners in the Hyundai Lisbon Half Marathon. Every mile you pass & every sponsor you receive, will help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy & LF. www.lepra.org.uk/events/hyundai-lisbon-half #CharityRun #HalfMarathon #Running #Lisbon #Portugal

Written by Lepra Volunteer and former colleague Irene Allen, BELRA to LEPRA chronicles 100 years of compassion and progress that has shaped our organisation. Read online or order a copy: www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/belra-to-lepra #Lepra #Leprosy #India #Bangladesh #Nigeria

Implementation of a digital data management system to support leprosy morbidity management and disability prevention: research findings from Ghana by Stephen Adom Boateng etal https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25067 #Ghana #Leprosy #DataManagement #Disability #IDSky #MedSky

Run the unmissable Venice Half for Lepra. Expect an extraordinary course, uniquely showcasing the waterways of this famous Italian city as you run transforming the lives of people affected by leprosy & LF. www.lepra.org.uk/events/venice-half #Running #VeniceHalf #Venice #CharityRun #HalfMarathon

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

A study of nerve damage in the cutaneous biopsies of leprosy patients, using S-100 immuno-staining, and its association with the Ridley-Jopling classification by Aakriti Mayank et al https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25084 #Leprosy #NerveDamage #Epidemiology #IDSky #MedSky

With Lepra's support Rekha overcame the stigma associated with her leprosy diagnosis and now helps others identify symptoms. Read Rekha's story: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/rekhaASPIRE #Leprosy #Health #GlobalHealth #Stigma

Today is World Leprosy Day - a day which reminds the world that leprosy still exists, and that millions of vulnerable people are still living with the consequences of this neglected tropical disease. Find out how you can help: https://ow.ly/yqVV50XSVvi #WorldLeprosyDay #WLD2026 #Leprosy #India

Every year World Leprosy Day takes place on the last Sunday of January. The day serves as a reminder that leprosy still exists, and that millions of vulnerable people are still living with the consequences of this neglected tropical disease. #WorldLeprosyDay #WLD2026 #India #HealthEducation

Cast your minds into the future, to #WorldLeprosyDay 2027. What change would we like to see? Let us be ambitious and hopeful. Let us see what change we can achieve in the space of one year. Let us move one step closer to a world free from leprosy-related stigma. https://youtu.be/ruJIP90177w

All of us feel lonely sometimes and all over the world, people are searching for a feeling of community. This #WorldLeprosyDay, here is some advice from people who have been through these challenges and made it through to the other side. https://youtu.be/SHFbA-UM9U0#WorldLeprosyDay

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 #WorldLeprosyDay #Leprosy #Prejudice #Stigma #Jamui #IDSky #Health

📢TODAY on Radio Maria England, hear Jimmy Innes discuss the impact of a leprosy diagnosis & the challenges associated with the disease. 📅 Thursday 22 January 2026 ⏰ 10AM JUST LIFE Radio Maria England 🔁 Repeat broadcast: 10PM Thursday 22 January #Leprosy #Radio #WorldLeprosyDay #PublicHealth #IDSky

January resolutions fade, but yours has a lasting impact 🙌 Become a Lepra Champion of Change today. Your regular gift is a monthly reminder that together we can change a life. www.lepra.org.uk/get-involved/donate/regular-giving 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #MakeYour2026Count

Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma. In the medical world, leprosy is cured with antibiotics. But the pain of stigma lasts much longer. Many people will tell you the pain of rejection is the hardest part. https://youtu.be/-sUeZvb26D8 #WorldLeprosyDay #Leprosy #Health #IDSky

Read Mobile-phone application for the early detection of common skin diseases in Indonesia (DEDIKASI-App): development and acceptability testing by Ulfah Abqari et al https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25083 #Leprosy #EarlyDetection #MobileApp #NTDs #Indonesia #IDSky #MedSky

Mental health, loneliness, and resilience. All of us have struggled with these things at some point in our lives. For #WorldLeprosyDay we are hearing from people who have been on the front lines of that battle and have come back with a story that can help us all ❤️ https://ow.ly/bmy250XW1PW#WorldLeprosyDay

For #WorldLeprosyDay we are handing over our social media to persons affected by #leprosy. ✨ We asked them the kind of questions you’d ask a friend, not a “patient.” The answers? Honest, funny, and beautifully human. https://ow.ly/PaL450XW154#WorldLeprosyDay#leprosy#IDSky #EndTheStigma

In remote parts of #India, access to #health facilities is sparse and inaccessible for the majority of people. Lepra's mobile health education teams travel to isolated communities teaching families about the early signs of leprosy & LF. Read more: www.lepra.org.uk/get-involved/world-leprosy-day-2026

Tune in to Radio Maria England's JUST LIFE on Thursday 22 January at 10am to hear Jimmy Innes live on air. 📻 📅 Thursday 22 January 2026 ⏰ 10AM JUST LIFE Radio Maria England #OnAir #Leprosy #WorldLeprosyDay #Radio #IDSky

Make your New Year’s resolution life-changing! By becoming a regular giver now, you help us start the year with the guaranteed funds needed to continue our vital work. Sign up: www.lepra.org.uk/get-involved/donate/regular-giving 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #Donate #RegularGiving #2026 #NewYear

Ahead of World Leprosy Day 2026 (Sunday 25 January) join Lepra with a message of solidarity for people affected. Simply click on the link below and hit add to enter your message: https://ow.ly/Mz8A50XTm2Z #Solidarity #Padlet #PeopleAffectedbyLeprosy #WorldLeprosyDay #IDSky

Read Leprosy in children (aged <15 years old): observational trends in a ten-year study in a tertiary hospital in Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Agnes Rosarina Prita Sari et al https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25048 #Leprosy #Indonesia #IDSky #MedSky #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #OpenAccess

Fearing rejection and social exclusion, Sarwan kept his leprosy symptoms hidden for over a decade. Read Sarwan's journey of recovery: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/sarwan #Leprosy #GlobalHealth #PeerSupport #CommunityHealth

🌟You doubled the hope!🌟 A massive thank you to everyone who contributed to our matched funding appeal. 🙏 Together, we’ve raised vital funds that will go twice as far helping people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. We couldn't do this work without you. 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

Leprosy is curable with multidrug therapy. Once a person affected begins treatment, they are no longer contagious. Starting treatment early prevents permanent nerve damage and disability. https://ow.ly/xHHF50XSmpo 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

In Leprosy Review Vol 96/4: An examination of Shia hadiths on leprosy and their influence on the construction of social stigma. A historical review by Anil Fastenau, Hamideh Ebrahimi, Sarfraz Masih and Saeed Khiabani https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25087 #Leprosy #Stigma #Health #IDSky

New in Leprosy Review Vol 96/4: Rheumatoid arthritis-like Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL) in an endemic setting by Swati Sharma, Avani Shah, Prachi Gole and Vidya Kharkar https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25113 #RheumatoidArthritis #Erythema #Leprosy #GlobalHealth #Health #Research

Host a Lepra Life-Changing Tea and help us provide vital care and support to people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. Get your free fundraising pack: www.lepra.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/host-a-lifechanging-tea #TeaForChange #MakeADifference #LifeChangingTea #Tea

Your small change is our big impact. 🌍 91p of every £1 donated to Lepra goes directly to support the health and wellbeing of people affected by leprosy & LF. We keep costs low so your impact stays high. www.lepra.org.uk/what-we-do 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #Leprosy #EveryPennyCounts #GlobalHealth

In Leprosy Review Vol 96/4: Nerve enlargement on ultrasound can differentiate ulnar neuropathy at the elbow and Hansen’s ulnar neuropathy: an observational study from a tertiary care centre by Y. Muralidhar Reddy et al Read the paper: https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25063 #IDSky #MedSky

Read Hansen’s disease presenting as sporotrichoid subcutaneous cysts by R. Aswini et al in Leprosy Review Vol 96/4: https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25079 #Hansen’sDisease #Sporotrichoid #Cysts #OpenAccess

Read Molecular detection of mutations in the gyrA gene associated with fluoroquinolone resistance in Mycobacterium leprae strains from leprosy patients in Adzopé, Côte d’Ivoire by Dehe Bahou Roger et al https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25110 #IDSky #MedSky #Research #OpenAccess #Leprosy

Last year, thanks to our regular donors, 2,501 people were provided with access to life-changing treatment. Together, we can end the isolation a leprosy diagnosis brings. Together, we can build a future of hope and possibility. Together, we can change a life. 📷 Tom Bradley Photography