Directory of Hansen's Disease Resources

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• eMedicine - Leprosy

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1104977-overview
  Article by Felisa S. Lewis, MD, Theresa Conologue DO, and Elyse Harrop, MD, covering the history, pathophysiology, frequency, causes and treatment of this disease, with bibliography.

• ILEP - International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations

  http://www.ilepfederation.org/
  Consists of 17 autonomous non-governmental organisations, based in 13 countries. The ILEP member organisations carry out field project and research work. Features organisation information, field work, research, publications and documents, FAQ on leprosy, and news.

• Indian Development Foundation

  http://www.idf.org.in/
  Voluntary organisation dedicated to leprosy eradication in India. Includes facts, news, events and photographs.

• Kalaupapa National Historical Park

  http://www.nps.gov/kala/index.htm
  A park on the island of Molokai in Hawaii, it serves as an ongoing reminder of the islands' struggle with Hansen's Disease (leprosy). Includes a history of leprosy settlements at Kalaupapa and at Kalawao.

• LEPRA Health in Action

  http://www.lepra.org.uk/
  British organization whose mission is to restore health, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy and other diseases of poverty. Includes news, events and projects. Publishes Leprosy Review, which can be read online with Adobe Reader.

• National Hansen's Disease Programs (US)

  http://www.hrsa.gov/hansens/
  Features history, research, rehabilitation, clinical care, and training programs.

• TDR: Leprosy

  http://apps.who.int/tdr/svc/diseases/leprosy
  Provides information on the research being undertaken into this disease.

• The Leprosy Mission

  http://www.leprosymission.org/
  An international Christian charity, founded in 1874, and aiming to eradicate the causes and consequences of leprosy. History, statistics, annual review, getting involved and information on leprosy.

• The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland

  http://www.tlm-ni.org/
  Includes information, news and events, as well as a children's section.

• WHO: The Elimination of Leprosy

  http://www.who.int/lep/
  Resources and information from the World Health Organization on this disease and the global strategy to eliminate it.

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