Join the Fight to Eradicate Leprosy Now

Yohei Sasakawa, the WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, has called on the international community to intensify efforts to eradicate leprosy, declaring "The last mile starts now." At a reception in Geneva, Sasakawa marked his 25 years of advocacy, emphasizing the need for stronger global cooperation to eliminate both the disease, which still sees 180,000 new cases annually, and the stigma that surrounds it. What does it mean for you? If you care about global health issues, this rallying cry is a reminder that despite progress, diseases like leprosy still need attention and action to ensure everyone can live free from stigma and discrimination.