leprosy
Is leprosy curable?
Yes! Leprosy is curable with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) a powerful combination of two to three drugs: Clofazimine Rifampicin and Dapsone. Mild, non-infectious cases of leprosy needs treatment with two drugs for 6 months. More severe infectious cases need all three drugs for up to a 24 month period. There is however, at present, no effective preventative vaccine – which is why early detection and treatment with MDT are so vital. TLM is currently engaged in research to find a vaccine.
call to action
TLM Ireland cannot carry out its life changing work without your help.
We rely heavily of the generosity of individuals who volunteer both at home and overseas. We also rely heavily on business, churches, and other organisations to supply the financial resources that we need.
Much of our funding is provided by personal gift and by the generosity of individuals who leave legacies to the work of TLM. Increasingly, gifts in kind play an important role in our work.
In joining with us to effect real change you might want to donate your valuable time, a skill, a financial gift or a legacy. You might want to pray for the work. To get involved in these ways please either call TLM on 1890 50 51 52 or email us at info@leprosymission.ie . To donate funds to TLM online please click on the red button below.
