The COVID-19 crisis and persons affected by leprosy

The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy’s COVID-19 Emergency Advocacy Working Group and UN Special Rapporteur Alice Cruz gathered data from 100+ persons affected and partners, representing 24 countries, on available programmes and resources offering support to persons affected during this time. This recently published fact sheet highlights some of the measures taken by governments and NGOs in the represented countries and underscores the need for increased support.