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Leprosy

Leprosy is a chronic bacterial disease affecting the skin and nerves which causes skin lesions and loss sensitivity to heat and pain. The first symptom of leprosy is often a skin nodule or lesion that is not sensitive to touch, and numbness or loss of sensitivity in the arms or legs. Traditionally, people with leprosy have been stigmatized and separated from other people, but today the disease can be cured.To learn more about the disease and meet people who can help, join our online support group for leprosy.

 

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World Leprosy Day: Understanding the Impact and Importance
Highlights:
  • World Leprosy Day educates on symptoms, treatment, and eradication efforts
  • Origi.....
Leprosy Found to Impact Brain and Spinal Cord
Previously, it was believed that the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, responsible for leprosy, mainly impacted peripheral nerves, sparing the br.....
WHO Calls Countries to Urgently Address Gaps in Leprosy Services
South-East Asia Region countries should come together to address challenges in leprosy services, and put more efforts towards zero leprosy infection a.....
World Leprosy Day 2023 - "Act Now. End Leprosy"
Highlights:
  • World Leprosy Day (WLD) is celebrated on 29 January this year
  • The internationa.....
World Leprosy Day 2022 — United for Dignity
Highlights:
  • World Leprosy Day is a celebration of the international leprosy community
  • The day .....


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