World Leprosy Day 2026: LTR urges Nigeria to tackle stigma, boost funding, restore dignity The Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR) has called for urgent action to end stigma, neglect and chronic underfunding that continue to slow efforts to eliminate leprosy in the country, as the world marks World Leprosy Day 2026. In a statement issued on Monday in Plateau State, LTR said the global theme for this year — “Leprosy is curable. The real challenge is stigma” — underscores a harsh reality confronting thousands of Nigerians affected by the...