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World

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Total Deaths

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Leprosy treatment

What a doctor wants you to know about leprosy in India

Posted By Editorial Team, January 28, 2019 at 03:34pm

Leprosy is caused by a rod-shaped bacterium known as Mycobacterium leprae. The most common symptom is the occurrence of paled patches on skin without sensitivity.
India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally, says WHO

Posted By Agencies, January 26, 2019 at 12:18pm

Even though the number of leprosy cases have steadily declined worldwide, an estimated two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half, said World Health Organization (WHO).
All you need to know about leprosy

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, August 08, 2018 at 12:51pm

Delayed diagnosis of this condition can put you at the risk of health issues like kidney failure, disfigurement and many more ailments. Visit a physician the moment you see symptoms like painless ulcers, skin nodules, etc.
Eradicate leprosy, discriminatory laws: SC tells Centre and states

Posted By Agencies, April 25, 2018 at 11:14am

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud asked the Centre, states to eradicate leprosy, remove discriminatory laws
Need more awareness on leprosy in country: Vice President

Posted By Agencies, February 26, 2018 at 09:34am

Gupte and Shah were awarded for their work towards care and eliminiation of leprosy which the Vice-President said was a blot on humanity.
2018 could see leprosy eliminated globally

Posted By Agencies, January 30, 2018 at 12:41pm

Fear of discrimination is one reason why people may hesitate to seek treatment, which means they may be transmitting the disease to others.
3 myths about leprosy busted!

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, January 29, 2018 at 05:56pm

95 percent of human beings can fend off the bacteria that causes leprosy.
How is leprosy treated?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, January 29, 2018 at 02:14pm

Early diagnosis is the key to treat leprosy and prevent complications, says expert.
Modi calls for collective effort for leprosy elimination

Posted By Agencies, January 30, 2017 at 12:33pm

National Leprosy Eradication Programme, launched in 1955, is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's vision.
Heartbreaking truth: How social evils hinder treatment for leprosy patients

Posted By Agencies, May 11, 2016 at 07:27pm

A vicious circle of fate. Read how leprosy patients are stigmatised by the social evils, delaying their treatment.
WHO to accelerate efforts to end leprosy, launches new global strategy

Posted By Editorial Team, April 21, 2016 at 09:30am

WHO today launched a new global strategy for leprosy calling for stronger commitments and accelerated efforts to stop disease transmission and end associated discrimination and stigma, to achieve a world free of leprosy.
President lauds awareness programmes about leprosy

Posted By Agencies, January 29, 2015 at 05:09pm
'India will take at least 40 years to eliminate leprosy'

Posted By Agencies, July 28, 2014 at 06:37pm
Lack of resources to blame for plight of leprosy patients?

Posted By Editorial Team, July 18, 2014 at 12:40pm
World Leprosy Day -- challenges and advancements in Leprosy eradication

Posted By Shraddha Rupavate, January 26, 2014 at 01:03pm

It's World Leprosy Day today, a time to be more aware about challenges and advances in treatment of leprosy.
Leprosy: Shun the stigma, embrace cure

Posted By Editorial Team, August 06, 2013 at 11:39am

Why is leprosy, one of the most anciently documented diseases in the world, so rampant in the world, especially in India?

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Coronavirus Tracker

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6663608

114610

39899915

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6663608

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114610

39899915

27421217

RIP

1112599

IMPORTANT TIPS TO SAVE FROM CORONAVIRUS

What a doctor wants you to know about leprosy in India

India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally, says WHO

All you need to know about leprosy

Eradicate leprosy, discriminatory laws: SC tells Centre and states

Need more awareness on leprosy in country: Vice President

2018 could see leprosy eliminated globally

3 myths about leprosy busted!

How is leprosy treated?

Modi calls for collective effort for leprosy elimination

Heartbreaking truth: How social evils hinder treatment for leprosy patients

WHO to accelerate efforts to end leprosy, launches new global strategy

President lauds awareness programmes about leprosy

'India will take at least 40 years to eliminate leprosy'

Lack of resources to blame for plight of leprosy patients?

World Leprosy Day -- challenges and advancements in Leprosy eradication

Leprosy: Shun the stigma, embrace cure

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