Dr. Kongawi's dedication stands as one of 1997's most outstanding achievements and testimony of God's faithfulness. ALM signed an agreement with the Government of Angola for financial and technical support of that country's national leprosy program, largely in partnership with local churches and Christian clinics. ALM also will help the Federal District of Brasilia, where poor migrants, including people affected by leprosy, arrive daily from throughout Brazil. ALM donors also contributed funds for Bibles, enabling patients to experience spiritual as well as physical healing. Learn all you can about leprosy, as presented by W.H.O. .
Research is necessary to find tools for improved treatment and for prevention of disability.
A long-term study of the progression of nerve impairment in leprosy patients following MDT treatment. The population of patients under study already have nerve function impairment at the time they are released from MDT treatment. ALM is evaluating practical methods of testing nerve function at the time they are released from MDT treatment. ALM is testing the treatment of acute nerve impairment in the field, using steroids. Also, a long-term study of the incidence of eye function impairment in leprosy patients during and following MDT treatment is being conducted.