Leprosy is a disease that has often been shrouded in stigma and misconception . But contrary to popular belief, it is quite manageable especially with the advent of multidrug therapy (MDT) which helps ...

Tamil Nadu launches a statewide leprosy detection drive from February 13 to 28 aiming to curb rising cases through intensive screenings in rural and urban areas ...

Six key early signs of leprosy and why timely diagnosis is crucial for preventing long-term complications. Expert explains how early detection and treatment can help manage the disease effectively.

Leprosy is a chronic infectious illness that people have known about since ancient times, and it is still a major public health problem across the world, including India. According to the World Health ...

Dermatologists from the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) raised the importance of early detection and sustained ...

Nigeria joined the global community to celebrate this year's World Leprosy Day and the importance of early detection and treatment. This year’s theme, "Unite, ...

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 ...

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

Although Karnataka is considered a low leprosy endemic State, the prevalence rate in three districts — Koppal, Vijayanagara, ...

A total of 1,800 leprosy cases were reported in Sri Lanka within a year, with 12% of the patients being children under the age of 15. ..

In 2022-23, there were 70 cases. Of the 25 cases, all except one is multi-bacillary leprosy, a severe form of the disease. There is one case of paucibacillary leprosy, which is a mild form of the ...