Leprosy Vaccine

Why is a leprosy vaccine needed?

This ancient disease is still disabling and isolating people
Every two minutes someone is diagnosed with leprosy
More than four million people in the world suffer from leprosy-related disabilities
An effective vaccine will limit infection, prevent disease and reduce transmission
A vaccine is the only way to end this terrible disease

LepVax is the first leprosy-specific vaccine to go through Phase I clinical trials
We believe this vaccine will be an exciting new way to stop the transmission of leprosy and the only way to protect people from the disease long term
What’s more, the vaccine may protect against nerve damage, the most serious complication of leprosy
The vaccine has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This is an historic opportunity to help end an ancient disease
With your help, families will never have to hear the devastating news that they have leprosy, nor suffer its debilitating effects
You can leave a lasting legacy for millions of people around the world