Leprosy Mailing List – August 20, 2025
Ref.: (LML) Reflections from the International Leprosy Congress 2025 🇮🇩
From: LRI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear Colleagues,
Reflections from the International Leprosy Congress 2025 🇮🇩
The 22nd International Leprosy Congress (ILC) brought together over 1,200 global participants in Indonesia from 7 to 9 July, united under the powerful theme: "Towards a World Free from Leprosy." The congress served as a pivotal moment for researchers, health professionals, advocates, policymakers, and persons affected by leprosy to reflect, share knowledge, and renew their commitment to ending the disease and its consequences.
A unifying message echoed across plenaries, parallel sessions, and informal conversations: the knowledge and tools to eliminate leprosy already exist. What is needed now is sustained political will, inclusive collaboration, and long-term investment. This call was underscored by a strong national commitment from Indonesia's Minister of Health, exemplifying leadership at the highest levels.
Equally central to the congress was the inclusion of persons affected by leprosy. Their lived experiences and perspectives were a powerful reminder that progress must center on equity, dignity, and the elimination of discriminatory laws and practices. These voices not only grounded the discussions but also provided an urgent call to action.
LRI was proud to see numerous grantees present their work through oral sessions, e-posters, and panel discussions. The activity and engagement at the LRI booth reflected growing interest in our mission, from both long-standing partners and new researchers eager to contribute to the field. We were especially encouraged by the passion of early-career researchers exploring innovative ways to address persistent challenges in leprosy research and control.
As the congress concluded, it was announced that the 23rd International Leprosy Congress will be hosted in Brazil; another highly endemic country.
At LRI, we remain committed to supporting high-quality research, nurturing the capacity of future researchers, and working alongside the global community to realise a world free from leprosy; a world that is just, inclusive, and grounded in evidence.ro
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Best regards,
LRI
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LML - S Deepak, B Naafs, S Noto and P Schreuder
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