Beneath the beauty, the Seychelles harbors a shocking secret: It's estimated around 10% of the adult population is addicted to heroin. Drug trafficking and corruption reign. How did this tropical ...

How did this tropical paradise become a hotspot for one of the world’s deadliest drugs? What role does international trafficking, tourism and corruption play in perpetuating the crisis? And what is ...

Yes, of course, we did miss the music of Mirage but they were not idling; they were busy entertaining the folks in the Seychelles. In fact, they are still there and are expected to return to base ...

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 ...

In a heartwarming display of compassion and generosity, the 2004 year group of the Old Mawuli Students Union (OMSU 2004) has donated essential food items and clothing to the Ho Leprosarium ...

Botswana has made remarkable strides in leprosy elimination, with zero new autochthonous cases reported for consecutive years. However, continued efforts are essential to maintain this success and ...

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%.

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 sixth phase of the State Health department’s leprosy case detection campaign, Aswamedham 6.0, begins across the State on Thursday (January 30). Health workers’ teams will make home visits ...

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?

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 ...

The Akwa Ibom State acting first lady, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, has commemorated the World Leprosy Day in Akwa Ibom State, with dozens of victims, who worshipped with her at Qua Iboe Church (QIC ...