TOKYO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Armauer Hansen's discovery of the leprosy bacillus, Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and Bergen International ...

TOKYO, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy was launched in Brussels, Belgium on January 29 at an event co-hosted ...

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic bacterial infection that primarily affects the skin, nerves, and peripheral parts of the body such as the hands, feet, and face.

TOKYO, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark gathering that placed lived experience at the center of global health discourse, the 3rd Global Forum of People's Organizations on Hansen's Disease ...

Hansen’s Disease, more commonly known as leprosy, is a chronic disease that can lead to physical impairment. Today it exists in over 100 countries, and while the infection is treatable, access to ...

The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.

Leprosy, a disease with a history as ancient as biblical times, has left an indelible mark on societal perceptions of race.

Leprosy is one of the least contagious diseases around — and perhaps one of the most misunderstood. The colonies are relics ...

TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The transformative power of education in replacing fear with knowledge and prejudice with empathy lies at the heart of the Global Appeal 2026 to End Stigma and ...