American chemist Alice Ball revolutionized leprosy treatment by making chaulmoogra oil injectable, decades before antibiotics ...

Joyce Lokonyi sits on an upturned bucket, fingers weaving palm fronds as the wind pulls her dress to expose the stump of her ...

Then, paradise called. In Seychelles, we slowed down and embraced the island spirit. From the lush beauty of Praslin Island’s ancient palms to peaceful bike rides past vanilla fields and encounters ...

Samples collected from Leprosarium Beach I contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria or enterococci that exceeded CNMI marine water quality standards. These bacteria can indicate ...

Following World Leprosy Day, observed on January 26, 2025, under the theme “Unite. Act. Eliminate.” , this Easter outreach reinforced the importance of sustained advocacy and support.

The picturesque Kashmir Valley, often idealised for its natural beauty, is once again in the global spotlight—not for its landscapes, but for the deadly conflict that refuses to fade. The recent ...

"My family abandoned me. They blocked my number and refused to speak to me," said Tilahun, 46, a farmer in Ethiopia's populous Oromia region, who contracted leprosy around 10 years ago. Ethiopia ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. "My family abandoned me. They blocked my number and refused to speak to me," said Tilahun, 46, a ...

ADDIS ABABA, April 23 — Tilahun Wale not only lost his right foot to leprosy — a disease that still affects thousands in Ethiopia — he also lost his family. “My family abandoned me. They blocked my ...