Hansen's Disease (9)

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

Last Updated: 2007-08-02 12:08:16