A new book tells of how leprosy became a byword for segregation and fear, while the 200,000 people newly diagnosed a year are ...

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Potatoes were once so despised they were linked to leprosy. What changed? It's a tale of propaganda, survival, and ordinary ...

A Contact Cohorts Analysis (COCOA) study, conducted in four districts of north-western Bangladesh, found that leprosy can ...

While curable with modern treatments, the chronic bacterial infection continues to cause disability and stigma, particularly ...

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli has directed officials to intensify efforts on having zero-leprosy cases and providing recovered patients with full social and financial support.

A human rights group has urged the removal of Islamic references from Nigeria’s constitution, aligning it with the nation's ...

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Kilatis Kutis campaign of the Department of Health (DOH) continues to play a vital role in educating the public about the importance of early detection and prevention ...

Long considered a disease introduced to America by European colonizers, leprosy may in fact have a much older history on the ...

Residents of the leper colony in the Alaba Rago area of Ojo and Okobaba Destitute Home, Ebute Metta, Lagos State, are trapped ...

Spinalonga, once a leper colony in Crete, is now a stunning tourist hotspot blending haunting history with breathtaking views.

Leprosy resurfaces in India due to climate change, poverty, and stigma, demanding urgent interventions and visibility.