States need to repeal laws discriminating against leprosy-affected persons: NHRC Chairperson

Jul 20, 2021

New Delhi [India], July 20 : Justice A K Mishra, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, India on Tuesday said that the States need to...

NHRC issues detailed advisory to Centre, States/UTs seeking overall welfare of leprosy-affected persons

Jan 17, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 18 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) headed by Justice Arun Mishra, on Monday issued a detailed advisory to...

NLR India marks 27 years of service with call for stronger last-mile action against leprosy

Apr 24, 2026

No Leprosy Remains (NLR) India commemorated 27 years of its work in transforming lives affected by leprosy, bringing together policymakers, public health experts, development...

WHO urges nations to address gaps in leprosy services, accelerate efforts towards achieving zero infection

Jan 29, 2023

The WHO called on nations to accelerate efforts towards zero leprosy infection and disease, zero leprosy disability and zero leprosy stigma.

Chattisgarh: Health workers campaign to raise awareness on Tuberculosis, Leprosy diseases among villagers

Dec 18, 2022

"Health workers deployed to identify those suffering from Tuberculosis and Leprosy diseases. The government aims to eradicate these diseases by 2025. They're visiting every...

National Leprosy Eradication Programme workshop begins in Indore to strengthen leprosy control, interruption of transmission

Aug 19, 2026

Organised by the Central Leprosy Division (CLD), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the workshop brought together more than 70 participants, including the Additional...