Wishing all our followers and supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your incredible support this year. Merry Christmas from all the team at Lepra www.lepra.org.uk

The latest edition of @leprosyreview.bsky.social is now available online ⬇

In Leprosy Review Vol 96/4 Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome with multisystem involvement in a case of Borderline Tuberculoid Hansen’s disease by Alok Jindal, Rabia Alam, Shitij Goel, Azra Ferheen Chaudhary https://leprosyreview.org/articles/96/4 #OpenAccess #Leprosy #Dapsone #GlobalHealth #IDsky

🆕 in Leprosy Review Volume 96/4: Paucibacillary leprosy in a 6-month-old infant in an endemic area of Malaysia: a clinical case report by Surender Benedict et al https://leprosyreview.org/articles/96/4 #PaediatricLeprosy #Leprosy #MultiDrugTherapy#Research #GlobalHealth #OpenAccess #IDSky

Cycle, trek and kayak in the wildness of Wales as you take on Snowdon - Sea to Summit. An unforgettable challenge, but one that helps people affected by leprosy and LF. We're booking now for April and July 2026! Register for your place: www.lepra.org.uk/events/snowdon-sea-to-summit #Snowdon

Today's the day to book your place for the Amsterdam Marathon or Half. 🎽👟 Every mile & every sponsor helps transform lives affected by leprosy & LF. Register today: www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/fundraising-events #Running #RunForCharity #Fundraise #Amsterdam #Marathon #HalfMarathon

Double your donation and double the hope with Lepra's £1 from you, we get 2 appeal. www.lepra.org.uk/appeals/lepra-news-winter-2025 This season of giving, double your impact with our matched-funding appeal and give people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis hope. #Donate #CharityAppeal

We focus our work in some of the most endemic areas of India and Bangladesh. Working with local communities, local healthcare service and government to provide specialist care to the people with the greatest need. Read about our projects in #India & #Bangladesh: www.lepra.org.uk/where-we-work

Read Mapping two decades of leprosy research (2000–2025): global publication trends and novelty insights based on Scopus by Fifa Argentina and Monica Trifitriana https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25094 #Leprosy #ResearchTrends #GlobalHealth #OpenAccess #IDSky

Newly published in Leprosy Review Volume 96/4: The diagnostic dilemma of leonine facies by Yallappa R. Kabbannavar, Pramod D. Kamble, Sunanda Mahajan and Surender Singh https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-24115 #Leprposy #lepromatousleprosy #MycosisFungoides #Research #OpenAccess #IDSky

Can you take on Snowdon by Night? A popular summit trek by day, Snowdon forms a real challenge by night. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience. We've places available for May, June and August 2026! 🥾 www.lepra.org.uk/events/snowdon-by-night #Snowdon #SnowdonByNight #CharityTrek #Wales

Chittu was 5 when he was diagnosed with leprosy - a diagnosis that worried his parents enormously. Lepra staff have helped to allay their fears & Chittu now receives regular physiotherapy to help improve his mobility. Read Chittu's story: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/chittu

Join us for a challenging weekend trekking across the stunning Jurassic Coast. Our weekend fundraising challenge takes in some of this famous coastline’s most spectacular scenery. We've multiple dates available, so book early to avoid disappointment. 👇 www.lepra.org.uk/events/jurassic-coast-weekend

25 children are diagnosed with leprosy every day. With your help, we can transform their lives. Please donate today: www.lepra.org.uk/donate #Donate #Children #Leprosy #India #Bangladesh #IDSky

91p in every pound donated to Lepra goes directly to helping improve the health and wellbeing of some of the world's most vulnerable people - people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. Please donate today: www.lepra.org.uk/donate #GlobalHealth #CharityImpact #HealthForAll #India

🆕 In Leprosy Review Volume 96/4: Genetic studies: designs and best practices – the leprosy model by Antoniella de Aguiar, Andressa Mayra dos Santos and Marcelo Távora Mira Read the Editorial: https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25104 #Leprosy #Genetics #GeneticStudies #IDSky

This #HumanRightsDay, Lepra is reaffirming the value of human rights in our commitment and pursuit of equal rights for persons affected by leprosy and LF. Read our blog post by Lepra's Advocacy Manager, Jess Robbins: www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/human-rights-day-2025#HumanRightsDay 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

Scale 3 mountains in 2 days with the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. With every step, you'll help to transform the lives of people affected by leprosy & LF. Ready to take on this mighty challenge? Register your interest: www.lepra.org.uk/events/yorkshire-three-peaks #YorkshireThreePeaks

In Leprosy Review, read Professor Diana Lockwood's book review on "The Living Death: The struggle with a long-forgotten disease" written by Evelyne Leandro. https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/4/20-25041 #Leprosy #Diagnosis #Berlin #Health #Treatment #IDSky

"I used to dread every morning, knowing the pain that awaited me. But now, with these shoes and the care I received, I feel like I’ve got my life back. I can walk, work, and smile again." Read Umesh's story: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/umesh #IDSky #Jamui #India #GlobalHealth #Health

New Review Article The role of the HLA-B*13:01 allele in leprosy patients with dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS): A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sri Linuwih Menaldi et al. Available in Leprosy Review Volume 96/3: https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/3/20-25047 #IDSky #Leprosy

Be an early bird! Register for the Amsterdam Marathon or Half. 🎽👟 Every mile & sponsor transforms lives affected by leprosy & LF. Register today: www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/fundraising-events #Running #RunForCharity #Fundraise #Amsterdam #Marathon #HalfMarathon

Leprosy remains one of the leading causes of preventable disability. Read Fostering Inclusion for Social Progress by Jess Robbins, Advocacy Manager (Lepra UK) www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/fostering-inclusion-for-social-progress #Disability #IndiaHealth #Inclusion #India #Bangladesh

Rekha struggled with painful leg swelling for 7 years, impacting her mobility and self-esteem. In October, she was diagnosed with LF. Discover how self-care and protective shoes changed her life: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/rekha #IDPWD #Health #GlobalHealth #LF #India #Jamui #Bihar

Please support Lepra's Giving 'Shoesday' appeal. A gift of £6.50 today can provide a pair of protective shoes to someone affected by leprosy or lymphatic filariasis. donate.lepra.org.uk/LepraDonate?activity_id=18541 youtu.be/24d0HR43KAE #GivingTuesday #Donate #Fundraise #DonateToday #Shoes

Shop Cyber Monday deals & help Lepra with FREE donations. Use easyfundraising today! www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/lepra/ #EasyFundraising #ShopForGood #CharityShopping #MakeADifference #BlackFriday #ChristmasShopping #CyberMonday

Missed the BMW Berlin Marathon ballot? Secure your spot with Lepra! Every mile and sponsor transforms lives affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. Book now: www.lepra.org.uk/events/berlin-marathon #Berlin #BerlinMarathon #Marathon #Running #RunForCharity #RunForLepra

New in Leprosy Review Vol 96/3 Infrared thermography: a scoping review of its possible role in the diagnosis and follow-up of leprosy neuropathy J. Wim Brandsma, Corine Knulst-Verlaan, Arjan J. Knulst, Suraj Maharjan https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/3/20-25040 #Leprosy #IDSky #Neuropathy

Lepra News Winter Appeal 2025 is now available 🌟 Our Giving 'Shoesday' special edition launches our £1 from you, we get 2 appeal. http://www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/lepra-news-winter-2025?utm_source=hootsuite&= #LepraNews #Donate #India #Bangladesh #Leprosy #IDSky

Protective footwear and self-care not only healed Ruplal's physical wounds but also restored his dignity and livelihood. www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/ruplal #GivingTuesday #Shoes #Footwear #MatchFunding #£1FromYou #Donate #GivingShoesday #FootwearForAll #SeasonOfGiving

Our shoe vans are a lifeline to people affected by leprosy or LF. Each van is a fully-equipped mobile factory producing 10 pairs of custom-made protective shoes a day. It costs £50 a day to operate this essential service. Can you donate today? www.lepra.org.uk/donate #Donate #ShoeVan #GivingTuesday

The Editorial Board of Leprosy Review welcome submissions of papers from all parts of the international research community. Find out how to submit your paper: https://leprosyreview.org/review #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Epidemiology #InfectiousDiseases #Research

The study of the leprous foamy cell by Álvarez Cascos and Llombart by Angel Fernandez-Flores and Eduardo Fonseca Available in Leprosy Review Volume 96/3: https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/3/20-25065 #Leprosy #Virchow #Hansen #Health #IDSky #Research #GlobalHealth #InfectiousDiseases

A gift of £25 can supply customised protective footwear and vital self-care products to a person affected for a year, helping not only to heal open wounds but provide a sense of dignity in their daily lives. www.lepra.org.uk/donate 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #GivingTuesday #GivingShoesday #Donate

A donation of £6.50 could provide a person affected by leprosy or lymphatic filariasis with a pair of custom-made shoes, providing comfort and alleviating the pain from open sores. donate.lepra.org.uk/LepraDonate?activity_id=18541 #Donate #GivingTuesday #SeasonOfGiving #Shoes #Footwear #Charity

Haider lived with undiagnosed leprosy for many years. He would hide his blisters and ulcers, continuing to work through the pain as his condition worsened. Read Haider's story https://www.lepra.org.uk/appeals/lepra-news-winter-2025 📷 Tom Bradley Photography

£15 can screen up to 50 people for leprosy, helping to provide earlier treatment and care to families in remote communities. www.lepra.org.uk/donate 📷 Tom Bradley Photography #Leprosy #GlobalHealth #Health #IDSky #India #Bangladesh

25 children are diagnosed with leprosy every day. With your help, we can transform their lives. Please donate today: www.lepra.org.uk/donate #Donate #Children #Leprosy #India #Bangladesh #WorldChildrensDay

New case report in Leprosy Review Volume 96/3 Relapse – a diagnostic enigma: the role of 16S rRNA PCR in deciding whether or not to restart MDT by R. Aswini https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/3/20-25068 #Leprosy #MDT #Treatment #LeprosyResearch #InfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth #IDSky #Health

When a painful condition stole Arjun's livelihood and confidence, he found the courage to accept help. Read Arjun's story this #InternationalMensDay: www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/international-mens-day-2025#InternationalMensDay #HealthForAll #IMD25 #HydroceleAwareness #MenHealthMatters #InspiringStories #IDSky

Join us for the TREK London Half! Starting and finishing at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, home of the 2012 London Olympics, the route offers a flat, scenic route steeped in sporting legacy. www.lepra.org.uk/events/london-half #Running #London #TrekLondonHalf #HalfMarathon #RunForCharity

BELRA to LEPRA marks 100 years of compassion and progress. Discover stories of resilience and our commitment to health and hope! www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/belra-to-lepra #Leprosy #India #Bangladesh #Nigeria #IDSky

Wishing our Patron, His Majesty King Charles III, a very happy birthday from Lepra. Thank you for your continued support of Lepra and to people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. www.lepra.org.uk/who-we-are/our-royal-patronage

New case report in Leprosy Review Volume 96/3: Unusual presentation of borderline lepromatous leprosy involving palms and soles: A case report Shivani Vasisht, Sushantika Sushantika, Soumya Nanda, Prashant Durgapal https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/3/20-25042 #Leprosy #Research #IDSky #Health

Make 2026 the year you smash your personal goals. 🌟 Book now for Lepra's challenge events before places go: www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/fundraising-events #RunForCharity #Marathon #CharityRun #HalfMarathon #Running #London #Cambridge #Manchester #Leicestershire #Paris #Edinburgh #Oxford

The future they never thought possible starts with your fundraising. Your commitment to a Lepra challenge event makes treatment, rehabilitation & a life free from the stigma of leprosy a reality. Find your challenge and start changing lives today www.lepra.org.uk/events/category/fundraising-events

🆕 In Leprosy Review Vol 96/3: “Leprosy incognito”: A case report of unusual presentation of topical steroid-modified leprosy by Soumya Nanda, Sushantika Sushantika, Kartik Saini, and Arvind Kumar https://leprosyreview.org/article/96/3/20-25056 #Leprosy #IDSky #OpenAccess #GlobalHealth #Health

Double your donation and double the hope with Lepra's £1 from you, we get 2 appeal. www.lepra.org.uk/appeals/lepra-news-winter-2025 This season of giving, double your impact with our matched-funding appeal and give people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis hope. #Donate #CharityAppeal

More than 475 people are diagnosed with leprosy and start treatment every day. Health inequalities and prejudice surrounding the disease mean many people affected delay seeking treatment. Find out more about what we do: www.lepra.org.uk/what-we-do/support-people-affected-by-leprosy

Run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon - part of the World Marathon Majors for Lepra! 🏅 Spaces are limited, book your place today: 📍 Chicago 📅 11 October 2026 🎫 www.lepra.org.uk/events/chicago-marathon #ChicagoMarathon #WorldMarathonMajors #RunChicago #Running #RunningCommunity