In 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 172,717 new cases of leprosy in 188 countries, representing more than 470 cases detected every day. Among them were nearly 9,400 children – a figure confirming that transmission remains active. In this context, DOCHansen, the telemedicine platform developed by our Brazilian partner AAL Institute and supported by […]

Afflicted by leprosy and destitute, Lang Ol, Uch Chhim and Yei Mao, and so many others, find themselves, in the twilight of their lives, alone, without support, often abandoned by their families.The CIOMAL Foundation wants to help them keep their dignity. COWS TO GET THEIR HEADS ABOVE WATER Lang Ol was found three years ago,

Pang Ol, Ith Khom and Pich Nheop are former leprosy patients with disabilities. Like many people affected by leprosy, they lived in dilapidated houses that were not weatherproof. They do not have the physical, technical and financial means to build a quality home. A ROOF AND WATER FOR THE POOREST FAMILIES PANG OLit was found

As announced several months ago, the KKLRC rehabilitation center in Phnom Penh has closed its doors at the end of 2020. LOOKING AHEAD – 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE Thanks to the strong partnership between the CIOMAL Foundation and the government, the issue of leprosy is particularly well managed and all patients have been transferred

The Order of Malta’s CIOMAL Foundation is very pleased to begin this new partnership with Alliance Against Leprosy (AAL), which is active in the fight against leprosy in Brazil, a country that pays great attention to reducing the incidence of this disease. FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR LEPROSY PATIENTS IN BRAZIL This 3-year program represents a global

Active in Cambodia in the fight against leprosy for more than 25 years, the Ciomal Foundation focuses its work on the early detection of new cases, so that patients can be treated as soon as the first signs appear and thus prevent them from bearing indelible after-effects. TRACKING NEW LEPROSY CASES TO CONTAIN THE DISEASE

Both bearing the stigma of leprosy, Soknim and Vanthi decided to have a beautiful wedding to be fully accepted by their community. BRIDES AND GROOMS WHO DEFY PREJUDICE On this hot April day, Soknim and Vanthi arrived at the Kien Khleang rehabilitation center in Phnom Penh and invited CIOMAL employees to attend their wedding, scheduled

Miss Cambodia and her runners-up paraded in the middle of the audience, before having a long exchange with the people affected by leprosy. MISSES WITHOUT FEAR AND WITHOUT REPROACH IN THE FACE OF LEPROSY On January 30th, on the occasion of the 66th World Leprosy Day, the CIOMAL Foundation organized an open morning in Phnom

Mr. Jean-Michel Novelle, creative winemaker and oenologist of the Domaine du Grand Clos in Satigny (GE) has agreed to concoct an exclusive box of three wines “Cuvée CIOMAL 2021” GOOD WINE STILL DOES NOT CURE LEPROSY, BUT… Dear Friends, When the CIOMAL Foundation created its CIOMAL 2020 Cuvée to take a step back from the

On the occasion of World Leprosy Day, celebrated worldwide on January 29, 2021, the Order of Malta’s CIOMAL Foundation is very pleased to begin a new partnership with the Alliance Against Leprosy association, which is active in the fight against Hansen’s disease in Brazil, a country that is paying special attention to reducing the incidence