Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic but curable infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and ...

The HSE has issued a warning after a case of leprosy was diagnosed in South-West. This is one of five cases diagnosed here in 10 years ...

Healthcare sector faces challenges in leprosy elimination with hidden cases & delayed detection: Nandita Vijayasimha, Bengaluru Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:00 Hrs [IST] Indian he ...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Health authorities have started a special drive to screen over 37,000 people at risk for leprosy in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district under the Kusum programme.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: For the second time since the launch of ‘Aswamedham,’ a statewide initiative to identify and treat ...

World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society. Do you know about the theme of World Leprosy Day 2025?

Leprosy/Hansen’s disease is an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium lapre that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage ...

While leprosy is not so contagious, repeated contact with nose and mouth droplets from someone with untreated leprosy can spread ...