People need to be aware of the early signs and encouraged to go to their nearest health post. They can then be treated with ...

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

Experts are of the opinion that early diagnosis is the key to effective leprosy treatment. If left undiagnosed because of ...

It is important to add pain management to leprosy treatment protocols. This can reduce the challenges that patients face. Read on.

Hansen's disease mainly affects the eastern and western provinces. Although with multi-drug therapy (MDT) Sri Lanka has reduced cases, it remains a ‘high incidence country’.

The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) continues to provide free multi-drug therapy for leprosy patients, ensuring ...

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

Leprosy rarely occurs in Ireland, with most of the diagnosed cases being people who were infected outside the country. In ...

Marking the importance of early detection and treatment, World Leprosy Day 2025 aims to eliminate stigma and promote global ...

The pamphlets distributed by the BBMP staff members will have the details on how leprosy spreads and what are the symptoms ...

Leprosy, a chronic and treatable infectious disease, affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Early detection is ...