The Leprosy Mission Australia

The Leprosy Mission Australia Yes... It's still a thing. It’s an ancient disease many people assume was eradicated decades ago. Find out more at stillathing.org

But leprosy is still ruining lives among the world’s most vulnerable.

06/09/2026

From our Leprosy Mission Australia family to yours, we wish all the fathers, father figures, and those who have made a difference through their love, wisdom and care, a very Happy Father’s Day. ❤

Leprosy is curable. But when it is found late, the damage can last a lifetime.Leprosy can damage nerves and take away fe...
05/09/2026

Leprosy is curable. But when it is found late, the damage can last a lifetime.

Leprosy can damage nerves and take away feeling. A burn goes unfelt. A wound goes unnoticed. Without early treatment, those injuries can worsen and lead to permanent disability.

The cure exists. The challenge is reaching children in time.

That is why local teams in Papua New Guinea do not wait for families to reach a clinic. They take skin checks into schools and villages, where children already are.
The team is ready to go.

GIVING DAY will help bring deworming treatment and leprosy screening into communities, supporting children's health while creating more opportunities to find leprosy early.

GIVING DAY. 15 September. 💛

Join the generation to end leprosy. Go to endleprosy.org!

04/09/2026

1, 2, 3, 4, 5....

JOIN THE GENERATION TO END LEPROSY!!!

GIVING DAY. 15 September. 💛

Go to endleprosy.org!

01/09/2026

POV: You work with Gen-Z ✌️

Anyways… only 2 WEEKS LEFT ‘TIL GIVING DAY! 💛

Join the generation to end leprosy. Go to endleprosy.org!

Intestinal worms and leprosy are very different diseases. But in Papua New Guinea, they often affect the same communitie...
30/08/2026

Intestinal worms and leprosy are very different diseases. But in Papua New Guinea, they often affect the same communities.

Worms do not cause leprosy. However, more than 94% of new leprosy cases occur in communities where intestinal worms are common.

Intestinal worms compete with the body for nutrients, making it harder for children to grow, concentrate at school and stay well.

Bringing deworming and leprosy screening together makes one visit work harder. Deworming supports a child's overall health, while a skin check creates an opportunity to find leprosy early, when treatment can prevent lifelong disability.

GIVING DAY. 15 September. 💛

Join the generation to end leprosy. Go to endleprosy.org!

27/08/2026

POV: you come across this guy on the street 😂

GIVING DAY. 15 September.

Join the generation to end leprosy. Go to endleprosy.org!

27/08/2026

We join our colleagues at The Leprosy Mission Nepal in holding all those affected by the devastating flooding in our thoughts and prayers. 💛

May those facing loss, displacement and uncertainty find strength, safety and support in the days ahead.

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