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?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested governments to prioritise leprosy elimination and ensure sustained funding for surveillance, treatment, care and support, while calling upon them ...

Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic but curable infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract. It is not highly contagious and can be prevented with early ...

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 ...

PAHO said leprosy, dengue, Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, rabies, scabies, schistosomiasis and trachoma are among the more than 20 diseases that primarily impact vulnerable populations with ...

The bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, initially developed to provide protection against TB, also protects against leprosy; and the magnitude of this effect varies. Previous meta-analyses ...

World Leprosy Day 2025: World Leprosy Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of January, with India marking it on January 30th. Leprosy is a neglected disease that affects more that 120 ...

This week, The Post began trying out a new mission statement: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.” By Benjamin Mullin After Donald J. Trump entered the White House in 2017, The ...

In the women’s category, Leki Dema, 27, from Mongar and 21-year-old Zangmo from Zhemgang will represent the country. Both players have only one international game experience so far. Their last ...