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The Global Appeal 2025 to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy was launched in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with endorsements from 56 health ministries worldwide. Here is a digest for you. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

A step closer to Zero Leprosy! #WHO Goodwill Ambassador Dr Yohei Sasakawa and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, held productive discussions today, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to eliminating leprosy in #SriLanka. #EndLeprosy #HealthForAll

Mr. Supranational 2024 Joins Leprosy Awareness Campaign in Ethiopia✨ From meeting experts to inspiring communities, his efforts on World Leprosy Day reinforced a powerful message: No one should be left behind! sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

The Goodwill Ambassador’s recent trip to India in November 2024 helped lay the groundwork for the launch of the 20th Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy in January 2025. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

A project by Sasakawa Health Foundation to promote partnerships between bar associations and organizations of persons affected by leprosy is designed to empower persons affected to fight systemic and structural discrimination against them. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

The latest issue (#125) of the Leprosy Bulletin "Breaking barriers to healthcare for persons affected by leprosy" is now online. #dontforgetleprosy #towardsaleprosyfreeworld sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination met with H.E. Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, on March 18 in Japan. They had a constructive discussion on advancing leprosy elimination efforts in Micronesia.

Yesterday, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Yohei Sasakawa, met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his visit to Japan. President Lula reaffirmed his strong commitment to fighting against leprosy in Brazil.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. His compassion for persons affected by leprosy and his commitment to ending stigma gave great hope to many. We are truly grateful for his heartfelt support. #Leprosy #HansensDisease #PopeFrancis

The latest issue (#126) of the Leprosy Bulletin "50 years of partnership for a leprosy-free world" is now online. #dontforgetleprosy #towardsaleprosyfreeworld sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

On May 8–9, the National Leprosy Conference was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, bringing together government officials, the Ministry of Health, and persons affected by leprosy to discuss strategies for eliminating the disease and its associated challenges.

At #WHA78, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Mr. Yohei Sasakawa joined global leaders at the Investment Round and pledged continued support to World Health Organization (WHO). He reaffirmed that persons affected by leprosy must not be forgotten in the journey toward #HealthForAll.

New Video: 50 Years of Partnership The World Health Organization (WHO) and we have worked hand in hand for half a century to eliminate leprosy and fight stigma. At #WHA78, WHO Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Yohei Sasakawa reaffirmed: “No one affected by leprosy must be left behind.” youtu.be/QWUo7rKMwGE

Thank you for joining us at a historic #WHA78, World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador Yohei Sasakawa, and for your contribution to the Investment Round. Our longstanding partnership has saved countless lives, and we will continue our effort until we end #leprosy.

More than the amount of support, the continuity of the 50-year cooperation between TNF/SHF and WHO has facilitated progress towards a leprosy-free world, says Yohei Sasakawa, while acknowledging that challenges remain. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

In a wide-ranging interview, WHO’s Director-General tells the Leprosy Bulletinthat the 50-year partnership between WHO and TNF/SHF is a shining example of how to advance health agendas effectively and sustainably, while serving the most vulnerable. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

An editorial by Dr. Takahiro Nanri, President of the Sasakawa Health Foundation, titled “The Commitment to Ending #Leprosy” has been published in the May 2025 issue of the Bulletin of #WHO. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

“To achieve an ambitious goal, one needs passion, the mental strength to overcome challenges, and the commitment to persevere until results are achieved,” says Yohei Sasakawa, reflecting on a 50-year partnership with WHO to eliminate leprosy. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

SHF’s president outlines the three phases of Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative’s approach to putting persons affected by leprosy at the heart of what it does: 1) promoting representation; 2) encouraging organization; and 3) nurturing leaders. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…

Papa Mamadou Diagne identifies key takeaways from a workshop for African organizations of persons affected by leprosy: 1) the persistent challenge of discrimination, 2) need for capacity building, and 3) importance of cross-sectoral collaboration. sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates…