Leprosy Mailing List – July 3, 2026
Ref.: (LML) Infolep monthly overview of new publications on leprosy. June, 2026
From: Elizabeth Talatu Williams, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to share the June 2026 edition of the Infolep newsletter, featuring recent publications, case reports, and global updates from the leprosy field.
This month’s featured articles highlight important developments in leprosy elimination, vaccine research, immunotherapy, and long-term disability outcomes. Featured publications include a review calling for accelerated vaccine research and development for skin neglected tropical diseases, and a 20-year comparative study examining long-term disability outcomes in Hansen's disease.
We also include a regional overview of progress towards leprosy elimination in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, reporting key achievements and remaining challenges across countries within the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.
Venue Update – The 17th Annual NTD NGO Network (NNN) Conference will now take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Registrations are currently open— don't miss it!
In addittion, applications are now open for the NNN Travel Award Scheme for Affected Communities, which supports people affected by neglected tropical diseases to attend and participate in the NNN Conference. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply before July 8, 2026.
Stay tuned to Infolep for more updates, resources, news, and tools that support your work in leprosy.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth Talatu Williams
www.leprosy-information.org
info@infolep.org
Featured Research Spotlight
Progress towards elimination of leprosy in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Warusavithana S, Osman M, Saleh B, et al. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO). 2026; 32 (2): 115 - 124.
Accelerating vaccine research and development for skin neglected tropical diseases: A case for leishmaniasis, leprosy, and Buruli ulcer
Wang H, Novais F, Gómez M, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2026; 20 (6): 1 - 16.
Therapeutic vaccines and adjunctive immunotherapeutic approaches to multidrug therapy for the management of leprosy: A multiaxial review of evidence and trajectory
Ashinze P, Adenekan T, Noze-Otote O, et al. Forum Dermatologicum. VM Media Group sp. z o.o. 2026.
Long-term disability outcomes in Hansen's disease: A 20-year comparative study of Lepromatous vs. Tuberculoid Leprosy
Ma E, Adler B, Armstrong A, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2026; 20 (6): 1 - 6.
ILEP Ocular Leprosy Photo Database
We are inviting colleagues across the leprosy field to contribute to the ILEP Ocular Leprosy Photo Database, a global initiative to strengthen training, research, integrated service delivery, and AI-based screening tools for ocular leprosy worldwide.
Submission Guidelines
A guidance document is available including an overview of the database and its objectives, the list of ocular leprosy conditions, naming, instructions for submitting photographs and metadata, and basic guidelines for taking ocular photographs.
How to submit
Please follow the instructions to upload the photo(s) and enter the metadata via the: Ocular Database Submission Form. A google account is required to submit the form.
For technical difficulties or questions, please contact info@infolep.org.
Thank you in advance for your contributions, which will support awareness and prevention of ocular complications in leprosy.
Other New Publications
Feel free to contact us to receive full-text versions if these cannot be found through the Infolep portal.
Psychological effects of People Affected by Leprosy (PAL) and social reintegration strategies
Priyanto P, Yulianigsih N. Media Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan. Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Bandung. 2026; 36 (1): 241-251.
The triple burden of leprosy: A cross-sectional study on stigma, mental health, and quality of life in Egypt
Elesawy FM, Abokersh AA, Abd el-Sattar EM, et al. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2026; 97 (1): 1 - 9.
SIR Model Analysis of Tuberculosis, Leprosy, HIV, Dengue, and COVID-19 Transmission in Madura
Iqbal F, OK Mhd Fahri Al Faruqy MS, Risma Ariyanti . JITCoS: Journal of Information Technology and Computer System. CV. Multimedia Teknologi Kreatif. 2026; 2 (1): 11 - 20.
Regenerating hope: platelet-rich plasma as adjunct therapy for acute neuritis, recurrent nerve damage, and progressive disabilities in leprosy
Singh Chauhan R, Gupta SK, Rana S, et al. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2026; 97 (2): 1 - 9.
Clinico-sonological study of peripheral nerve involvement in leprosy in a tertiary care medical center, India
Mohan A, MG S, Kunjumani S. Journal of Rare Diseases. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2026; 5 (1): 1 - 8.
Measurement of Quality of Life and Social Participation of Persons Affected by Leprosy in the Rehabilitation-in-the-Community Programme in Thailand
Kowit Kampirapap, Siramas Rodchan, Songkran Poopook, et al. Thai Journal of Dermatology. 2026; 30 (4): 207 - 236.
Determinants of Compliance with Lawrence Green Theory-Based Leprosy Treatment in Leprosy Patients in Sarmi Regency, Papua Province
Indasah, Meilani Erna Horota. STRADA: Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan. 2026; 15 (1): 11 - 17.
Interleukin 10 gene promoter polymorphism –819 T/C modulates IL-10 levels independently of PGE2 in multibacillary leprosy
Fitriyanti, Lipinwati, Istarini A, et al. Nursing and Health Sciences Journal (NHSJ). KHD Production. 2026; 6 (2): 1 - 14.
The Risk Factors of Leprosy Incidence in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
Farrah Fahdhienie, Frans Yosep Sitepu, Irma Hamisah. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine. 2026; 26 (1): 12 - 20.
Socioeconomic determinants of leprosy in Brazilian municipalities: an ecological study
Golineli A, Belli M, Lourenço G, et al. Anais brasileiros de dermatologia. 2026; 101 (4): 1 – 5
Case Reports
Recurrent uveitis and nodular skin lesions revealing lepromatous leprosy
Chidambaram M, Prasad P, Chandwar K, et al. Tropical doctor. 2026.
Lepromatous leprosy presenting with chronic painless ulcers and inflammatory arthropathy: a case report from a non-endemic setting
Carneiro B, Ferreira A, Rodrigues C, et al. BMC infectious diseases. 2026.
Type 1 Lepra Reaction in a Patient with Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus – A Challenging Case Managed Successfully with Methotrexate
Ananditha K, Gopal K, Sanapala AK, et al. Clinical Dermatology Review. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). 2026.
Prurigo Nodularis in Lepromatous Leprosy: A Manifestation of Neuropathic Pruritus and Denervation Dermatopathy
Sharma A, Chatterjee D, Narang T. Indian Dermatology Online Journal. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). 2026.
M. leprae, M. lepromatosis, and Leprosy: Surprises and Surmises
Scollard DM. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2026; 114 (6): 997-998.
Necrotic Steroid-Dependent Erythema Nodosum Leprosum Mimicking Vasculitis in Multibacillary Leprosy with Negative Bacilloscopy: A Diagnostic Challenge
Saputra A, Amin S, Zainuddin A, et al. International journal of infectious diseases: IJID: official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. 2026.
Latest News
NNN Travel Award Scheme for Affected Communities [Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network]
The DermImpact Grant Programme [International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD)]
Community-Led Charity Event Raises Support for Persons Affected by Hansen’s Disease in Colombia [Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative]
Intensified efforts needed to halt leprosy transmission in endemic districts: Health ministry official [Indiatimes]
Leprosy Mission Nigeria, Sweden Launch Project for Leprosy Patients, Disabled, Vulnerable Women [Daily Trust]
EDCTP Prizes 2027: applications are open [Global Health EDCTP3]
Turning the page: a new way to present leprosy on camera [Bond]
Men’s Health Week: Former Leprosy Patient Helps Others Seek Treatment [Charity Today]
Germany awards Order of Merit to national for services to Rawalpindi Leprosy Hospital [Arab News]
Japan commemorates victims of discriminatory leprosy policy [The Japan Times]
UN Expert Urges Colombia to Tackle Leprosy Stigma and Inequality [Devdiscourse]
Upcoming Events
Venue update — NNN Conference 2026
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Date: 29 September – 1 October 2026
Theme: People, Systems, & Resilience: Adapting NTD Responses Through Holistic Approaches
The NNN Conference 2026 will now be held in Kigali, Rwanda. Dates remain unchanged. Following careful monitoring of the ongoing situation in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region, NNN has taken the decision to relocate this year's conference.
Registrations are currently open!
13th Edition of the EDCTP Forum
Location: Madrid, Spain
Date: 5 – 9 April, 2027
Over the past two decades, the biennial European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Forum has evolved to become a cornerstone event for global health research, bringing together leading voices advancing the fight against infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. It showcases the latest scientific breakthroughs, highlights impactful capacity-building efforts, and creates a space for vibrant cross-regional collaboration.
Links
Info Hansen - An 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 - Hansen's Disease Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles
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