27 January
Leprosy is not a disease of past generations – but in many regions, especially areas of chronic poverty, leprosy continues to attack children, women and men. People are still being shamed, abandoned, rejected and hated simply because their families and communities do not understand the disease. Many people still believe leprosy is a curse or punishment from the gods.
Additional information:
- The Leprosy Mission
- International Leprosy Association
- World Health Organisation - Leprosy today
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