One of our first-ever projects focused on raising awareness of treatments for leprosy in India By my memory, leprosy in India was the first-ever BBC Media Action project, when BBC Media Action was ...

The Greek word λεπρὸς (lepros) is used to describe the man who approaches Jesus. While traditionally translated as “leper,” this term was used for various skin diseases in ancient times, not just what ...

The bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, initially developed to provide protection against TB, also protects against leprosy; and the magnitude of this effect varies. Previous meta-analyses ...

Initially hesitant to vote due to apathy towards their issues, they now believe voting empowers them to demand solutions from elected representatives Thane: Around 60 leprosy patients from Kalyan ...

Jamtara (Jharkhand), Nov 20 (PTI) The distant dream of exercising their franchise turned into a reality for 57 leprosy patients on Wednesday, as they cast votes at a dedicated booth in the second and ...

Jamtara (Jharkhand), Nov 20 (PTI) A total of 57 leprosy patients on Wednesday voted for the first time at Jamtara in the Jharkhand assembly elections and expressed hope that the new government will ...

Leprosy has existed for more than 3,000 years and is the one of the oldest diseases known to humanity. Though a cure is available, 200,000 individuals are still diagnosed with the disease each year.

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If you're looking for dog pinched nerve treatment, most likely your dog sustained an injury to his neck or spine. A dog's body is an amazing machine, and what's even more amazing is its capacity to ...