University of Essex students and researchers to help overcome leprosy in India, Bangladesh and around the world, in partnership with Lepra
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a mildly infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The bacteria affect the skin, peripheral nerves, and the eyes. If leprosy is recognised in its early stages, it can be treated easily and it will not cause any disabilities. Today 600 people will be diagnosed with leprosy, more than 50 of these will be children. Over 7 million people are currently affected by leprosy across the world. Invitation to join UN Special Rapporteur, Alice Cruz, to launch partnership at virtual launch event titled ‘We will overcome leprosy together’ UK-based University of Essex today announced a partnership with international charity Lepra that will allow University of Essex students and researchers to contribute to overcoming leprosy in India, Bangladesh and around the world. Working together they will also address the current and pressing issues such as human rights and advocacy, medical and para-medical science, social science as well as human s