Kalaupapa National Historic Park on Molokaʻi’s remote north shore now offers visitors a deeply personal tour of what was once ...

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, feels more like an ancient method of biblical punishment than a modern medical concern. After all, it’s been curable for nearly 80 years. But despite its ...

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is rare in the U.S., but cases are on the rise in Florida. (frank600/Getty Images) Leprosy may sound like an affliction from a bygone era, but the disease — ...

Share on Pinterest Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that can be acquired from armadillos or others with the condition. Johner Images/Getty Images Leprosy cases have been increasing in Florida ...

For ten long years, Matilda Nyaaba endured a mysterious torment . In her quiet village of Bongo Balungu, life was punctuated ...

Leprosy is a disease caused by the bacillary microorganism Mycobacterium leprae. The organism has high infectivity but low virulence, therefore most humans are immune to clinical infection. However, ...

Vijayawada: The statewide Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) has screened 66,52,563 people so far, and 5,085 individuals ...

In the heart of Ghana rsquo;s Upper East Region, the Bongo District is fighting a quiet but devastating battle .

Thane: The district administration has launched a two-week-long Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) after 404 leprosy ...

It is the first time in about 15 years that leprosy treatment is being offered in the country at a clinic associated with the ...

Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, remains curable, yet fear, misconceptions and stigma often delay diagnosis. Health ...

VIJAYAWADA: The statewide Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) is being implemented meticulously, according to Director of ...