Beatriz Miranda-Galarza

Beatriz Miranda-Galarza is the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons Affected by Leprosy. In recent discussions, she has addressed the alarming situation in Nigeria regarding the prolonged lack of access to leprosy treatment for thousands of patients. Her efforts aim to investigate the root causes of this crisis and advocate for accountability and improved health policies to protect the rights and well-being of those affected by this disease.