150 Years since the discovery of Mycobacterium Leprae
The Bergen International Conference on Hansen’s Disease – 21-22 June
This year (2023) marks the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the leprosy-causing bacteria,
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Mycobacterium leprae, by Dr. Gerhard Armauer Hansen, in Norway. To mark this historic anniversary, Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen in Norway are organizing:
The Bergen International Conference on Hansen’s Disease:150 Years Since the Discovery of the Leprosy Bacillus on June 21-22, 2023.
Although leprosy can now be treated with multidrug therapy, delayed treatment can lead to lifelong disability and discrimination against those affected. Leprosy is a disease among the group of diseases called ‘Neglected Tropical Diseases’ and the World Health Organization and other international organizations aim to eliminate leprosy by 2030. The Bergen International Conference on Hansen’s Disease will bring together stakeholders from around the world to discuss medical, social, and historical aspects of leprosy. This conference is part of the “Don’t Forget Leprosy” campaign.
A member of our staff from Lalgadh, Ramesh Choudhary, along with two Nepali people affected by leprosy, will be representing NLT Nepal and people affected by leprosy in Nepal, at the conference.
The conference will be taking place from 21-22 of June 2023, at the Grieg Hall in Bergen, Norway (Address: Edvard Griegs Plass 1, 5015 Bergen, Norway).
More information can be found at: https://hansen2023.org/conference/
For those who would like to attend in person, registration details can be accessed at: https://events.provisoevent.no/bergenlive/events/LEPRACONFERENCE2023/register/80bdf52a-129b-49a2-8781-487dbf0d385e?code=2c833
For those who would like to register to join the live streaming of the event:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ixdGcNMcTa-wzN0iR6VjqQ#/registration
Prior to the conference, there will be two introductory webinars:
1st Preparatory Webinar: Medical Aspect of Leprosy
Date: June 6 (Tue), 2023
Time: 20:00-21:15 (JST), 11:00-12:15 (UTC)
Length: 75 min.
Language: English
2nd Preparatory Webinar: Social Aspect of Leprosy
Date: June 13 (Tue), 2023
Time: 20:00-21:15 (JST), 11:00-12:15 (UTC)
Length: 75 min.
Language: English
These webinars, will look at what the 150th anniversary means for medical specialists and persons affected by leprosy from a medical and social perspective.