The campaign, flagged off from Friday, will identify and diagnose suspected leprosy cases through extensive search teams, ensuring that the patients suspected to have contracted the disease ...

during which she discussed her new book, Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages, the third in a trilogy focusing on the UK.

An awareness programme to mark “World Leprosy Day” was conducted at Government Stanley Medical College Hospital (SMCH) on Thursday. Chennai Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade took part in the ...

Leprosy, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, is an airborne disease that leads to severe skin sores and nerve damage. However, it is entirely treatable and curable with a six-to-12-month ...

Running from 30th January to 13th February, the campaign aims to raise public awareness about leprosy and eradicate misconceptions surrounding the disease. The Health Department of Navi Mumbai ...

"My 'thing' is the intersection of biology and history," Roberts says at a lecture organised by New Scientist magazine, during which she discussed her new book, Crypt ... to compare the DNA of ancient ...

Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic but curable infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract. It is not highly contagious and can be prevented with early ...

Leprosy is a bacterial disease that affects human skin and nerves. The cause of this disease is a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. This disease develops slowly and spreads in the body.

World Leprosy Day takes place annually on the last Sunday in January. In 2025, World Leprosy Day falls on 26 January. This global day serves as a chance to honor individuals affected by leprosy ...

Leprosy is an air-borne disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves, resulting in neuropathy and associated long-term complications ...

Despite being treatable with modern medication, leprosy remains a common disease, inflicting not only physical misery but also psychological and social issues due to the societal stigma associated ...

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