Committed to the Cause
CMMB’s founder, Dr. Paluel Flagg, traveled to Haiti in 1912 to serve communities that were suffering from leprosy. That visit marked the beginning of the organization and has been part of CMMB’s ongoing commitment to the prevention, treatment, and management Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
In Action: Zambia
The Zambia Leprosy initiative began in 2007 with a generous grant from a private donor. The program combines leprosy-reducing education and treatment programs in remote, high prevalence regions. CMMB trains healthcare workers and community volunteers at faith-based health facilities in the identification and treatment of leprosy and provides people living with leprosy necessary treatment and support.
By the Numbers: 2010
Sites providing diagnosis, care, and treatment services: 34
Healthcare professionals and community volunteers trained: 70
Percentage of persons with diagnosed leprosy who completed treatment: 90%
