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Posted on 31/08/2010 by
The most recently collected figures on cases of leprosy around the world were published in WHO’s Weekly Epidemiological Record on 27th August 2010.
Categories: Countries, International Collaboration, News and Notes, Technical information
Posted on 19/07/2010 by
With just under three months to go to the high level plenary review of the MDGs during the 65th General Assembly of the UN, on 20th – 22nd September 2010, The Leprosy Mission England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man (TLM) is one of many NGOs that has been intensifying its lobbying to urge parliamentarians in the UK to keep to the promises they made at the start of the new millennium. Without reinvigorating efforts globally, and without including people affected by disability, it is already clear that the world will fail to meet many of the MDGs, which are the most significant goals ever set to reduce global poverty and inequality.
Categories: International Collaboration, Members
Posted on 26/05/2010 by
Participants at a recent Workshop in Nadi welcomed WHO’s Enhanced Global Strategy for Further Reducing the Disease Burden Due to Leprosy (2011-2015).
Categories: International Collaboration
Posted on 24/03/2010 by
Innovation is the upbeat theme for World TB Day on 24th March 2010. It is supported by a similarly optimistic slogan: ‘On the move against tuberculosis – innovate to celebrate’.
Categories: International Collaboration, News and Notes
Posted on 11/03/2010 by
Founded in 1999, today is the 12th International Day of Dignity and Respect. On this day, people come together to share their own challenges and victories to overcome the stigma and discrimination associated with leprosy.
Categories: China, International Collaboration, Nepal, News and Notes, Nigeria