Leprosy is considered a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that still occurs in about 200,000 cases in more than 120 countries.

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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Though India as effectively eliminated Leprosy from India the ministry feels that it will take another 20 years to completely eradicate leprosy India as eliminated Leprosy but still we have to ...

This is a side view of the skull of Jorgen 625, a medieval leprosy case from Odense, Denmark. This image relates to a paper that appeared in the June 14, 2013, issue of Science, published by AAAS.

Leprosy, now known as Hansen's disease, is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind and unfortunately it still exists. We should "Act Now" to "End Leprosy". Leprosy, almost exclusively a ...

A recent discovery made at a historic site in Jordan shares an uncanny resemblance with the theme depicted in one “Indiana Jones” movie. Deep below the surface of the Treasury, a monument ...

Leprosy may affect people of any age; it's common in those aged five to 15 or those over 30. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is an ancient disease that can be traced back to early human ...

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) marched to reelection in Ohio’s 4th Congressional District on Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projects, securing a 10th term in the House as speculation swirls about a whether ...

M umbai: The prevalence of leprosy among women is comparatively higher than among men across Maharashtra. As per the data provided by the state health department, 45,081 (54.13%) of overall 83,281 ...

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 ...