International Leprosy Association
This site contains a database of materials related to leprosy, information about people,
artwork, and more, which can be viewed.
923Number of Archives
You can search 953 leprosy-related documents by keyword, era, and country.
253Number of Person
You can search 953 leprosy-related documents by keyword, era, and country.
323Number of Art
You can search 953 leprosy-related documents by keyword, era, and country.
Connecting the history and records of
Hansen's disease to the future
This website was created as part of a global project promoted by the International Leprosy Association to preserve and publish historical records related to leprosy since 1847. It provides researchers and the general public with access to valuable materials and opportunities to learn about the struggles of people who fought against the disease and their cultural backgrounds. The aim is to preserve the often forgotten history of leprosy and pass on its memory to future generations.



This website was created as part of a global project promoted by the International Leprosy Association to preserve and publish historical records related
to leprosy since 1847. It provides researchers and the general public with access to valuable materials and opportunities to learn about the struggles of
people who fought against the disease and their cultural backgrounds. The aim is to preserve the often forgotten history of leprosy and pass on its
memory to future generations.
You can search the database by archive, person, and timeline and retrieve data by category, country, and keyword.
You can search the database by archive, person, and timeline and retrieve data by category, country, and keyword.
You can search the database by archive, person, and timeline and retrieve data by category, country, and keyword.
There are four categories of reading material related
to leprosy to choose from.
Leprosy is a disease that has left its mark on many different parts of the world.
See the big picture, visit a particular region or go to a specific country to find out more information.