About us
The Philippine Leprosy Mission, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit church-related agency dedicated to the welfare of persons with leprosy and persons affected by leprosy. We look forward to a leprosy-free Philippines for the glory of God.
What is Leprosy?
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease is a chronic,mildly communicable disease caused by infectiona from Mycobacterium leprae, a rod-shaped, acid-fast bacillus. It primarily affects the skin; the mucous membranes, especially those in the nose; and the peripheral nervous system.
You can help
Through your donations, you can help make a huge difference in the lives of persons affected by leprosy and their families. PLM helps persons affected by leprosy (PALs) and their direct dependents by providing educational grants for their schooling.
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Milestones in the Life of Philippine Leprosy Mission
It is our prayer that PLM can continue to serve as Christ’s ministry to leprosy patients and their families, even in the face of the lack of the main support for operations, which has been our mainstay for the last 50 years. We entreat each member and supporter to continue helping in this endeavor.
The Story of Baby and the Hansen’s Club
Baby, now aged 47, proudly claims to be one of the very first members of the Hansen’s Club of Philippine General Hospital, having been stricken with leprosy back in February 1997. She recalls how she was diagnosed with the disease, which began as a reddish, elevated spot on her arm. Mistaking it for a [...]