Hansen's Disease
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Forum on Leprosy
Leprosy newsgroup, information and links.
Hansen's Disease
An informative article about leprosy from the Southern Medical Journal.
Leprosy Info from the World Health Organization
Information on leprosy, research, treatment, WHO strategy for elimination and global statistics.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
A park on the island of Molokai in Hawaii, it serves as an ongoing reminder of the islands' struggle with Hansen's Disease (leprosy).
LEPRA - British Leprosy Relief Association
Offers details about the organization and its mission which is to restore health, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy. Includes news and events and projects.
The Leprosy Mission
An international Christian charity, founded in 1874, and now bringing healing and restoration to some 200,000 people affected by leprosy in over 30 countries.
American Leprosy Foundation
A non-profit research center for leprosy and other biomedical research located in Cebu City, The Philippines. Administrative offices are located in Rockville, MD USA.
ILEP - International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations
Consists of 17 autonomous non-governmental organisations, based in 13 countries. The ILEP member organisations carry out field project and research work. Features organisation information, field work, research, publications and documents, FAQ on leprosy, and news.
National Hansen's Disease Programs
Features history, research, rehabilitation, clinical care, and training programs.
Global Alliance for Leprosy Elimination
WHO, the Nippon Foundation, Novartis and ILEP cooperate on a global alliance to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem from every country by the year 2005.
Global Alliance for the Elimination of Leprosy
Resources and information on this disease.
Danida Assisted National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Information about the organization as well as the disease. Includes publications, feed back and a resource directory.
Leprosy Fund
A fund of the Novartis Foundation (NFSD) for the detection, treatment, and prevention of leprosy.
Handbook of Dermatology and Venereology
Describes the situation, decline and spread of leprosy in Hong Kong. Includes details on types of leprosy, diagnosis and treatment.
Indian Leprosy Foundation
Voluntary organisation dedicated to leprosy eradication in India. Includes facts, news, events and photographs.
Damien House Foundation
Damien House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing dignity to the lives of those affected with Hansen's Disease (Leprosy).
Pandora's Box
Detailed information about leprosy and armadillos.
The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland
Includes information, news and events, as well as a childrens' section.