American Leprosy Foundation A non-profit research center for leprosy and other biomedical research located in Cebu City, The Philippines. Administrative offices are located in Rockville, MD USA.
http://users.erols.com/lwm-alf/
eMedicine - Leprosy 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.
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic223.htm
ILEP - International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations 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.
http://www.ilep.org.uk/
Kalaupapa National Historical Park 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.
http://www.arizonamemorial.org/locations/kalaupapa-location.html
Lepra 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.
http://www.lepra.org.uk
National Hansen's Disease Programs (US) Features history, research, rehabilitation, clinical care, and training programs.
http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/nhdp
The Leprosy Mission 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.
http://www.leprosymission.org/
The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland Includes information, news and events, as well as a childrens' section.
http://www.tlm-ni.org/
WHO: The Elimination of Leprosy Resources and information from the World Health Organization on this disease and the global strategy to eliminate it.
http://www.who.int/lep/
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