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Dr Samlee Plianbangchang,

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At the International Leprosy Summit- Overcoming the Remaining Challenges on the 24th- 26th July, global experts

and health ministers from eight endemic countries reaffirmed their commitment to a leprosy-free world.

Since 1995, nearly 16 million people have been cured of leprosy, but rising complacency has led to a stagnation of

the detection of new cases of leprosy.

Despite this commitment, the ro le of NGOs and relevant stakeholders must not be overlooked. In his speech at thesummit, the president of the International Federation of Anti Leprosy Associations (ILEP), Mr. Ren Stheli

acknowledged that coalition and collaboration is important at all levels.

As a member of ILEP, we welcome this commitment to reduce

complacency in achieving a leprosy free-world. ILEP members

contribute $40-50 million annually to support 800 projects in over 70

countries.

We also welcome commitments to involve people and communities

affected by leprosy in decision making processes surrounding leprosy

care, including physical, social and economic rehabilitation and social

integration.

Sarah Nancollas, Lepras chief executive, said "giving people affected

by leprosy a voice and a space to be heard allows for greater

sustainability for future strategies to not only reduce the number of cases, but also the impact of leprosy.

No nation, no global health organisation, no pharmaceutical company and no NGO alone can

finish leprosy.

Beyond the disease there remains huge issues of fear and stigma against people affected by

leprosy, even after they have been cured. Additionally, people who have developed visible

disabilities lack livelihood opportunities and strugg le with some of the most basic daily tasks.

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