Leprosy Mailing List – April 11, 2025
Ref.: (LML) Infolep monthly overview of new publications on leprosy. April 2025.
From: Roos Geutjes, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear colleagues,
The second WHO Global Meeting on Skin-Related Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) recently took place in Geneva, bringing together experts, policymakers, and advocates from around the world.
The meeting's focus was on integration and innovation - leveraging mHealth, AI, and digital tools to improve diagnosis, care and training (find out more on blended learning! → www.e-learning.infoNTD.org), as well as the impact of climate change on skin diseases, and the importance of inclusive participation of persons affected by NTDs.
The meeting highlighted the importance of international collaboration and rights-based strategies in advancing the goals of the WHO NTD Roadmap 2021–2030. Platforms like Infolep, InfoNTD, and eLearning.InfoNTD are great examples of collaborative efforts that bring knowledge together, strengthen capacity, and ensure that critical information reaches health workers, communities, researchers, and policymakers worldwide.
Stay tuned to Infolep for more updates, resources and tools that support your work in leprosy.
Warm regards,
Roos Geutjes
www.infolep.org
info@infolep.org
Practical resources
Technical Guidance on leprosy/Hansen disease case-based management system (based on DHIS2)
World Health Organization. 2025.
Disability care using assistive technology devices for persons affected by leprosy/ Hansen disease
World Health Organization. 2025.
Tool accompanying the WHO Technical guidance on interruption of transmission and elimination of leprosy disease
World Health Organization. 2025.
ILEP India Good Practices 2025
ILEP. 2025.
Guidance on mental health policy and strategic action plans
World Health Organization. 2025.
Global Disability Inclusion Report
Global Disability Summit. 2025.
Booklet: Social protection for persons affected by leprosy in India
The Leprosy Mission International. 2025.
ILEP Ocular Leprosy Database
We are pleased to announce that the ILEP ocular leprosy photo database has been successfully developed and integrated into the Infolep platform. As we prepare for its public launch, we are inviting ophthalmologists and other experts to contribute high-quality ocular leprosy photographs and metadata to help build a robust and comprehensive resource. Your contributions will be instrumental to populating the database and advancing training, research, integrated service delivery, and AI-based screening tools for ocular leprosy worldwide.
Submission Guidelines
By clicking here, you will find a Guidance Document including:
- An overview of the ILEP Ocular Leprosy Photo Database and its objectives.
- The list of ocular leprosy conditions included in the database.
- The naming convention for photos and metadata forms.
- Detailed instructions on how to submit photographs and metadata.
- Basic guidelines for taking ocular photographs.
How to submit
Please follow the attached instructions to upload your photographs and metadata. You are welcome to submit multiple high-quality photographs. Note that each photo should be accompanied by its metadata form. In case of any technical difficulties or questions, please contact Monty Mukhier, who would be happy to assist.
Thank you in advance for your contributions to the database. They will play a crucial role in improving awareness and prevention of ocular complications in leprosy.
We greatly appreciate your time, effort, and expertise in making this initiative a success.
Best regards,
The ILEP Ocular Leproy Database Team
Other new publications
Feel free to contact us to receive full-text versions if these cannot be found through the Infolep portal.
Time trend and identification of risk areas for physical disability due to leprosy in Brazil: An ecological study, 2001-2022
Matos TS, de Souza CDF, de Oliveira Fernandes TRM, et al. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2025.
Misdiagnosis of leprosy: An underappreciated reason for its continued prevalence
Sardana K, Sharath S, Khurana A. Scientific Scholar. The Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2025.
The Epidemiological Impact of Community-Based Skin Camps on Leprosy Control in East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia: a Modelling Study
Hambridge T, Blok DJ, Mamo E, et al. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health. 2025.
Hanseníase: epidemiologia e clínica em área de média endemicidade
Costa HCL, Melo Irmão JJD, Melo AGSD. Revista JRG de Estudos Academicos. Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos. 2025; 8 (18) : 12.
Beating leprosy: Unmasking challenges, ending stigma, & prioritizing mental well-being.
Singh S, Narang T, Dogra S. Indian Journal of Medical Research. The Indian journal of medical research. 2025; 161 (1) : 1-4.
Building Capacity for the Appropriate Management of Wounds in a Developing Country
Aria N, Gbeneol T. African Journal of Research in Medical and Health Sciences. 2025.
Community Stigma toward Leprosy Patients
Hidayat M, Hakim A, Khalilah N, et al. TRILOGI. 2025.
Neglected Tropical Diseases Remain a Considerable Public Health Challenge in West Africa
Ramsay A, Kamau EM. MDPI AG. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 2025; 10 (3) : 13.
A Review of the Efficacy, Safety, and Feasibility of Rifamycin-Based Post-Exposure Chemoprophylaxis for Leprosy
Campbell PO, Douglas NM, Chambers ST. MDPI AG. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 2025; 10 (4) : 20.
Exploring the experiences of leprosy stigma among patients and healthcare workers in Norte de Santander, Colombia
Mayoral-García C, Fastenau A, Ghergu C, et al. Public Library of Science (PLoS). PLOS Global Public Health. 2025.
Descrição da tendência temporal e fatores clínico-epidemiológicos associados à hanseníase no Brasil
Xavier dos Anjos M, Beatriz Mendes Deiró A, Luiza Santos Schulze Peixinho A, et al. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences. 2025; 7 (3) : 13.
Exploring the value of community engagement activities within a participatory action research study to improve care for people affected by skin neglected tropical diseases in Liberia
Lopez Piggott M, Zaizay Z, Dean L, et al. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. Research Involvement and Engagement. 2025.
Diagnostic limitations in leprosy elimination: A descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary care teaching hospital of Kolkata, India
Mallick T, Choudhury K, Mullick S, et al. IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd. IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases. 2025; 11 (1) : 8.
Cultural Mechanisms of Leprosy-Related Stigma: A Gendered Analysis Using the What Matters Most Framework in Far-Western Nepal
Visser MJ, KC EA, Sopamena Y, et al. SAGE Publications. Qualitative Health Research, Sage Journals. 2025.
Spectrum of Clinical and Demographic features of Histopathologically proven Hansen's disease cases- study in a Tertiary care centre
C P, Basavaraju J, Reddy P, et al. European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. 2025; 15 (3) : 4.
Stigmatization of Leprosy Patients at the Primary Hospital in North Central Timor: a Qualitative Study
Rusnah F, Ika Febianti Buntoro , Nicholas Edwin Handoyo , et al. Universitas Airlangga. Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin. 2025.
Análise da relevância do diagnóstico precoce de hanseníase na Atenção Primária à Saúde
Ribeiro MES, Lopes GB, Santos RSD, et al. Revista Eletronica Acervo Saude. Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde. 2025.
Childhood Leprosy: A Prospective Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Centre of Chhattisgarh
Swain J, Sharma D, Mohankar A, et al. Indian J Lepr. 2025.
Different historical approaches to leprosy in the Asia‐Pacific
Shanks GD. Wiley. Internal Medicine Journal. 2025.
Unveiling lives: A glimpse into the daily routines of individuals affected by leprosy in Malaysia using the walk-and-talk technique
Abdul Rahman N, Rajaratnam V, Peters RMH, et al. Informa UK Limited. Global Public Health. 2025; 20 (1) : 16.
Case Reports
A case report of a 73-year-old man with Leprosy from Zambia
Nzayisenga T, Lubeya M, Mputu M. Medical Journal of Zambia. 2025; 52 (2) : 7.
Lepromatous Leprosy: A Rare and Unusual Presentation in the Post - Elimination Era
Mishra S, Madhual S. Indian J Lepr. 2025.
Pure Neuritic Leprosy Primarily Presenting with Lymphadenopathy in Complex Lepra Reaction
Luthra P, Nikam B, Hussain A, et al. Indian J Lepr. 2025.
Borderline lepromatous leprosy with lymph node infiltration: Dermatology helps helping to clarify challenging diagnoses
Reis VHMD, Miola AC, Ferreira CAZ, et al. Elsevier BV. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. 2025.
Neuroimaging in Leprosy: A Case Series Exploring Domains Beyond Peripheral Nerves
Elangovan K, Kumar S, Garg RK, et al. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. Cureus. 2025.
News & Events
Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2025
May 16, 2025; Windhoek, Namibia
The Twelfth EDCTP Forum
June 15-20, 2025; Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The theme for the 2025 Forum is "Better health through global research partnerships". Registration is open.
3rd Global Forum of People's Organizations on Hansen's Diseas
July 4-6, 2025; Bali, Indonesia
ILEP member Sasakawa Health Foundation, in consultation with persons affected by leprosy and other stakeholders, is organizing the 3rd Global Forum of People's Organizations.
22nd International Leprosy Congress
July 5-9, 2025; Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centra (BNDCC), Bali, Indonesia
This year the 22nd International Leprosy Congress (ILC) will be held in Bali, Indonesia! The congress uphold the theme: "Towards a World with Zero Leprosy". The theme aims to enhance the evidence into the clinical care in leprosy early diagnosis and therapeutics in the global era and prepare to face the new perspective of dermatology practice. The deadline for late registration is July the 6th.
European Congress for Tropical Medicine and International Health 2025
September 29-October 2, 2025; Hamburg, Germany
Save the Date! ECTMIH 2025 is still in the planning stage. Additional information will follow soon.
16th Annual NNN Conference 2025
September 30-October 2, 2025; Kampala, Uganda
The conference will see NTD practitioners, government officials, community leaders, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders from over 50 countries deliberating on challenges and solutions for NTD elimination. Submissions for the 2025 conference will open in April 2025.
World Health Summit 2025
October 12-14, 2025; Berlin, Germany & Online
The World Health Summit is the unique international strategic forum for global health. Held annually in Berlin, it brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society from around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and well-being for all.
Call for Skin-NTDs research projects 2025
Anesvad Foundation together with Raoul Follereau Foundation and Dioraphte Foundation launched last week in Geneva the 2nd edition of a call for research projects. Application process is from April 1 till May 11 2025.
Call for applications: World Health Summit 2025 Stipend Program
The World Health Summit will be offering travel and accommodation stipends for up to fifteen individuals from low- and middle-income countries and lived experience voices to participate in the World Health Summit in Berlin, October 12-14, 2025. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.
Links
Info Hansen - A innovative hub for knowledge sharing about Hansen's Disease
ALLF - Official website of the Association des Léprologues de Langue Française
LML - Leprosy Mailing List - a free moderated email list that allows all persons interested in leprosy to share ideas, information, experiences and questions
InfoNTD - Information on cross-cutting issues in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
WHO Goodwill Ambassador's Leprosy Bulletin
Leprosy Review Repository (1928-2001)
Fontilles Revista de Leprología
HARP - database of Hansen's Disease Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles
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