Six key early signs of leprosy and why timely diagnosis is crucial for preventing long-term complications. Expert explains ...

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

Leprosy (also known as Hansen rsquo;s disease), once feared as an incurable disease, is now treatable with modern medicine .

Healthcare sector faces challenges in leprosy elimination with hidden cases & delayed detection: Nandita Vijayasimha, Bengaluru Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:00 Hrs [IST] Indian he ...

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 fact, most of us face no risk at all. Research has shown that some 95 per cent ...

Despite the Federal Government’s ambitious plan for the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) and promises to eradicate the plague ...

World Leprosy Day highlights the urgent need to eliminate stigma and misconceptions about leprosy. This global observance encourages early detection, treatment, and social reintegration of those ...

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria which affect nerve endings and destroy the body’s ability to feel ...

Report recommended that strategies should be developed to prioritise ongoing education for healthcare professionals to recognise and diagnose leprosy, writes Seán McCárthaigh.

A new report on the case of leprosy recorded by the HSE South-West in 2024 observed it presented complex challenges, particularly in relation to contract tracing and the management of close ...