Visitors to Seychelles will temporarily miss out on one of the country’s most cherished landmarks as it undergoes significant ...

It’s estimated around 10% of the adult population is addicted to heroin. Drug trafficking and corruption reign.

China has been on a building spree in the Seychelles, a small country in the Indian Ocean. But there’s more to the diplomatic push than bricks and mortar. Beijing has also been investing in ...

The best times to visit Seychelles are April, May, October and November. These months represent the transition times between the hot and humid northwest trade winds (from November through March ...

Leprosy, commonly known as Hansen's sickness, is a condition that has existed for thousands of years. Despite great attempts to eradicate leprosy, the disease continues to harm 250,000 new people ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested governments to prioritise leprosy elimination and ensure sustained funding for surveillance, treatment, care and support, while calling upon them ...

Although Karnataka is considered a low leprosy endemic State, the prevalence rate in three districts — Koppal, Vijayanagara, and Ballari — continues to be higher than the national average of 0.6%.

World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society. Do you know about the theme of World Leprosy Day 2025?

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, Act, Eliminate Leprosy ...

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 ...

New Delhi: There are still 750 leprosy colonies in India that remain segregated from mainstream society, S Govindaraj, the Commissioner at the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with ...