Leprosy Mailing List – January 14, 2026
Ref.: (LML) Infolep monthly overview of new publications on leprosy. December 2025
From: Elizabeth Talatu Williams, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Dear colleagues,
As we step into a new year, we are delighted to welcome you back and, slightly behind schedule, share the December 2025 edition of the Infolep Newsletter. We hope you had a restful and refreshing holiday season, and we wish you a healthy, successful, and fulfilling year ahead.
This special edition brings together a robust collection of research, case studies, and global perspectives on leprosy and related conditions. From community empowerment initiatives in Nepal and progress toward Zero Leprosy, to epidemiological insights from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this issue reflects the continued momentum, innovation, and commitment across the global leprosy community.
In addition, this issue features global news and upcoming events for 2026, including the International Conference on Economic Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities in Dhaka and the 51st Topics in Infection meeting in London, offering important opportunities for learning, collaboration, and advocacy in the year ahead.
Looking ahead to 2026, we remain inspired by your dedication to research, care, advocacy, and elimination efforts. We hope this edition provides valuable insights, sparks new ideas, and supports your important work in the months ahead.
Thank you for being part of the Infolep community. We look forward to another year of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and impact.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like access to full-text versions that are not available on Infolep, or if you would like our support with literature searches.
Warm wishes for a successful year ahead.
Elizabeth Talatu Williams
www.leprosy-information.org
info@infolep.org
Featured Research Spotlight
Fostering empowerment: Transition from self-help groups to cooperatives in leprosy-affected communities in Nepal
Shrestha D, Shrestha B, Ansari S, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2025; 19 (12): 1-22.
Zero leprosy is within reach: eliminating leprosy in low-endemic settings demands political will
Fastenau A. The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia. Elsevier BV. 2026.
Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Leprosy Patients at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Sema-Ramashala AR, Mavhungu R, Lekoloana MA. FHS Research Day 2025. MDPI. 2025.
Leprosy in Brazil: historical trajectory, advances, and epidemiological challenges in the context of social inequalities
Costa ALP, Siqueira RL, dos Santos VDS, et al. Health Sciences - 3° Edição. Seven Editora. 2025.
Strengthening leprosy control through capacity building of allied health workers: A pre–post design
Mohan R, Mary JJF, Balaji R, et al. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). 2025; 14 (11): 4738-4743.
Toward Indonesia's Zero Leprosy 2030: Key Lessons from Epidemiological Trends in Papua 2020 - 2024
Sumolang I, Romadhon D, Suyanto A. Folia Medica Indonesiana. 2025; 61 (1): 128-138.
Temporal trends and identification of risk areas related to the burden of leprosy in Brazil: an ecological study from 2001 to 2021
Da Paz WS, dos Reis ES, Bezerra-Santos M, et al. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2025.
Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of New Cases of Leprosy in the State of Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil
Barbosa CC, Bezerra GSN, Xavier AT, et al. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. MDPI AG. 2025; 10 (12): 1-18.
Therapeutic failure of multidrug therapy for leprosy: A retrospective case series in a hyperendemic Brazilian City
Fonseca AMFDA, Rosa PS, Belone ADFF, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2025; 19 (11): 1-20.
Co-developing strategies for leprosy management in Malaysia: A transdisciplinary research approach involving individuals affected by leprosy and other stakeholders
Abdul Rahman N, Rajaratnam V, Peters RM, et al. Global Public Health. Informa UK Limited. 2025; 20 (1): 1-17.
Participatory construction of an assistive technology for leprosy contact surveillance
Duarte BAS, Nogueira LMV, Jesus HGD, et al. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. FapUNIFESP (SciELO). 2025; 78 (suppl 4): 1-9.
Other New publications
Feel free to contact us to receive full-text versions if these cannot be found through the Infolep portal.
Assessment of quality of life of patients with leprosy treated at a tertiary care centre in western Maharashtra
Ray AK, Tripathi S, Ali HHA, et al. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health. Medip Academy. 2025; 12 (12): 5640-5644.
Associated Factors of Mycobacterium Leprae Infection among People with Leprosy in Kwale County
Karani V, Dierro L, Rono A, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2025; 19 (11): 1-13.
Factors associated with non-adherence to polychemotherapy treatment for leprosy.
Johnne da Cruz, Eliane Franchi. Revista brasileira de enfermagem. 2025; 78 (4): 1-10.
Expanding the Genetic Insights Into Leprosy: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Interleukin-10 Variants.
Veeraraghavan J, Stephen S, Narasimhan M, et al. International journal of immunogenetics. 2025.
Self-assessment of risk of dysphagia and clinical-functional vulnerability in older adults with a history of leprosy
Rocha MC, Mourão AM, Jesus JDSD, et al. CoDAS. FapUNIFESP (SciELO). 2025; 37 (6): 1-8.
Transmission Patterns and Factors Influencing High Incidence of Leprosy among Indigenous Penan in Sarawak, Malaysia
Maurice Steve Utap, Chirk Jenn Ng, Yew Kong Lee, et al. Journal of Community Health. 2025.
A study of correlation between anxiety and depression of leprosy patients
Dr. Rajendra Patel. International Education & Research Journal (IERJ). 2025; 11 (12): 5-7.
Optimizing treatment of lepromatous form of leprosy using ofloxacin on top of standard multi-drug therapy in National Referral Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Priyanto M, Yunifananda M, Menaldi S, et al. F1000Research. 2025.
Leprosy elimination: are we winning the fight or losing focus?
Edward M, Owoicho AW. Annals of Medicine. Informa UK Limited. 2025; 57 (1): 1-9.
The Effect of Health Education on Leprosy-Related Stigma Among Patients and Family Contacts at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital: A Pre- and Post-Study
Luh Putu Sustiana Kartika Sari , N. L. P Ratih Vibriyanti Karna , Luh Made Mas Rusyati . JOURNAL OF BIOMEDIKA AND HEALTH. 2025; 8 (3) : 1-2.
Assess The Lived Experiences, Overall Stigma And Quality Of Life Among People Affected With Leprosy Of Selected District East Champaran, Bihar
Ms. Pooja Kumari, Dr Priyanka Chaudhary, Mrs Babita Kumari, et al. Journal for Re Attach Therapy and Developmental Diversities. 2025; 8 (1): 181-186.
Rare multisystemic complications with delayed diagnosis in two cases of leprosy
Khallouki M, Bendaoud L, Serghini S, et al. Our Dermatology Online. Our Dermatology Online. 2025.
Molecular Viability Assay: Improving Leprosy Diagnosis beyond Current Gold Standard
Clara Imaniar, Ibnu Agus Ariyanto, Yeva Rosana. Eksakta: Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA. 2025; 26 (4): 456-467.
Case Reports
A Rare Occurrence of Lepra Type II Reaction in Pure Neuritic Leprosy: A Case Report
Asfaw N, Gebrewold AM. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2025.
Chronic Anterior Uveitis in A Patient with Treated Leprosy: A Case Report
Azib S, Nejjar Y, Achegri Y, et al. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports. SASPR Edu International Pvt. Ltd. 2025; 13 (10) : 2305-2306.
Orofacial Granulomatosis Masquerading as Borderline Tuberculoid Leprosy – A Rare Case Report
Sanchita Singha , Nitin Chaudhari , Swapna Sheth . Medical Journal of Basic and Applied Research. 2025; 5 (1): 1-3.
Borderline Lepromatous Leprosy Simulating Sarcoidosis on Histopathology: A Case Report.
Vashisht K, Sahni K, Singh A. Journal of cutaneous pathology. 2025.
A Case Report:Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Mimicking Leprosy in an Immunocompetent Young Adult: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge in the old world
Albajori R, AlHader H, ALshawa K. JAAD Case Reports. Elsevier BV. 2025.
From Nerves to Nodules: A Case-Based Review of the Progression of Pure Neuritic Leprosy to Lepromatous Leprosy With Erythema Nodosum Leprosum
Choubey S, Kar HK, Behera D. Cureus. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2025.
Erythema Nodosum Leprosum Triggered by Herpes Simplex Infection: A Case Report
Usamah Al-Anbagi, Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Samir Al Hyassat, et al. Cureus. Springer Science and Business Media LLC 2025.
Beyond the surface: Distinguishing leprosy from fungal mimics - A case report.
Jamani N, Ismail N, Shairah M. Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. 2025.
News & Events
First Croatian leprosy case in 32 years confirmed [Learner News]
Leprosy reported in Leon County, 36th case in Florida this year [Tallahassee Democrat]
TN health officials push for early mental health support for leprosy, tuberculosis patients [The New Indian Express]
Lepra's 'Giving Shoesday' is helping to restore dignity and hope for people affected by leprosy [Charity Today]
Youth with disabilities and leprosy must be centered in rural development, Experts stress [Dhaka Tribune]
Group tackles leprosy spread in Nasarawa communities [Punch]
Leprosy Mission Nigeria Laments 'Children With Disabilities Invisible In Nigeria's Budgets' [Sahara Reporters]
Caribbean health workers unite to accelerate leprosy elimination efforts [Pan American Health Organization]
Vadodara Health Department Launches Extensive Door-to-Door Leprosy Search Campaign [English Loktej]
Romania Confirms First Leprosy Case in Over 40 Years [Romania Journal]
Study looks at migrant-linked transmission of leprosy in city [Press Reader]
Mangaluru mourns Dr Derek A. Lobo, global public-health leader and leprosy expert [News Karnataka]
Ernakulam reports 35 leprosy cases under treatment as state targets eradication by 2030 [The Times of India]
Launch Of Skin Health Camp In Anse La Raye [Observer News]
International Conference on Economic Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
Date and Location: 18th-19th January, 2026, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The International Conference on Economic Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities will bring together academics and practitioners working on disability and economic inclusion, as well as people with disabilities and their representative organisations, policymakers, and donors.
Abstract submission deadline: 31 October 2025
Registration deadline: 4 January 2026
51st Topics in Infection
Date and Time: 30 January, 8:30AM - 6:30PM GMT
Location: Goodenough College, London House, Meckleburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB
This annual one-day meeting, is delivered as a partnership between RSTMH, Barts Health and the UK Health Security Agency. It will bring together microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, infection control personnel and biomedical and clinical scientists to hear updates on recent "hot topics" in all aspects of infectious disease. Registration is open!
2nd International Conference on Tropical Dermatology 11th to 14th March, 2026
Date and Location: 11th- 14th March, 2026, Colombo, Srilanka
The second International Conference on Tropical Dermatology (ICTD), which will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. This esteemed event is co-organized by the Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine (SLCDA) in collaboration with the Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft / German Dermatological Society (DDG).
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