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Posted by Editor on 29th January 2012 at 12:29 PM
Leprosy Elimination – a public-health success story
Novartis and the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development commemorate World Leprosy Day on 29 January 2012 by reasserting its long-term commitment to eliminating leprosy.

The occasion is an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary success in the fight against leprosy as worldwide prevalence continues to shrink. Despite successes, leprosy control is at a critical juncture today. World Leprosy Day serves as a reminder that the involvement of committed stakeholders is paramount in order to complete the "last mile" and eventually eliminate leprosy.


Comprehensive leprosy care: Empowering patients in India

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Since 1986, the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development has been active in the fight against leprosy. Spreading the message that 'leprosy can be cured,' the foundation has played a key role in reducing the stigma attached to the disease and helping patients reintegrate into society. A prerequisite for the campaign's major success was the free provision of multidrug therapy (MDT) from 2000 onwards by Novartis to all leprosy patients worldwide. The prevalence of leprosy has been reduced dramatically thanks to MDT. Nevertheless, many former leprosy patients suffer from disabilities which continue to impact the quality of life.

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