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Leprosy Vaccine Research
Leprosy is curable using Multi Drug Therapy, a combination of three drugs taken for 6 months to 1 year. This anti-biotic treatment is powerful and effective. If leprosy is diagnosed in time and the treatment administered many of the disabling and stigmatising effects of leprosy can be avoided.
Wouldn’t it be much better if leprosy could be prevented altogether. Just imagine the untold suffering that could be avoided. TLM and its partners dream of a day when a vaccine for leprosy will be available. That day, we believe is coming soon, but it requires that we act now. TLM Ireland supports its partner American Leprosy Missions in spearheading the search for a leprosy vaccine.
Developing a vaccine will ultimately result in the eradication of leprosy. Along the way, the programme will bring some other key benefits, most notably earlier diagnosis and therefore improved treatment for those who already suffer from this cruel disease.
Right now we need people and institutions who will commit financially to this development that will ultimately change the course of medical history. Imagine being able to say that you helped eradicate the world’s oldest known disease!
To support this initiative or for further information contact info@leprosymission.ie
call to action
<p>TLM Ireland cannot carry out its life changing work without your help.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:info@leprosymission.ie">info@leprosymission.ie</a> . To donate funds to TLM online please click on the red button below.</p> <p> <br /><br /></p>
