150 Years Since the Discovery of the Leprosy Bacillus<\/p>\n
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the leprosy-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae, by Dr. Gerhard Armauer Hansen. To mark this historic anniversary, Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen\u2019s Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen in Norway are organizing The Bergen International Conference on Hansen\u2019s Disease:150 Years Since the Discovery of the Leprosy Bacillus <\/em>on June 21-22, 2023.<\/p>\n Although leprosy can now be treated with multidrug therapy, delayed treatment can lead to lifelong disability and discrimination against those affected. The World Health Organization and other international organizations aim to eliminate leprosy by 2030, and the Bergen International Conference on Hansen\u2019s Disease will bring together stakeholders from around the world to discuss medical, social, and historical aspects of leprosy. This conference is part of the \u201cDon\u2019t Forget Leprosy\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n Good deals on accommodation in Bergen can be found in the registration form.<\/p>\n We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n Date<\/strong>: June 21-22, 2023 For more information and program overview, please visit the conference website<\/a>.:<\/p>\n
\nPlace<\/strong>: Grieg Hall (Address: Edvard Griegs Plass 1, 5015 Bergen, Norway)
\nOrganizers<\/strong>: Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen\u2019s Disease) Initiative & The University of Bergen
\nLanguage<\/strong>: English (Simultaneous interpretation is being coordinated)<\/p>\n