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Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs

Leprosy bacteria may hold the secret to safely repairing and regenerating the body, researchers at the University of Edinburgh say.

Animal experiments have uncovered the bacteria's remarkable ability to almost double the size of livers by stimulating healthy growth.

Human rights violations confirmed at leprosy sanatorium

National Sanatorium Oku-Komyoen for leprosy patients in Okayama Prefecture committed serious human rights violations by performing autopsies on many residents without consent, a team investigating the matter said.

Why is an outdated leprosy law in Jamaica being dropped?

A stigmatising law that was enacted in Jamaica 73 years ago when there was no cure for leprosy is to be repealed.

Current health and wellness minister Dr Christopher Tufton has submitted a one-page bill to revoke the statute that has become irrelevant.

Persons affected by leprosy excluded from conversations around disability: rights expert

People affected by leprosy should be fully recognized as persons with disabilities, both at the national and global levels, a UN independent human rights expert said on Friday.

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Pandemic hid rise in cases of leprosy in India

ighty-eight people, including 12 children, have been diagnosed with leprosy this month [November] in one city in India, during a drive to diagnose cases missed during the pandemic.

The Bombay Leprosy Project said that it was the highest number of new cases detected for 15 years.

Younger Generation Needed in Efforts to Change the Leprosy Perceptions, Says Miss World Brazil

Miss World Brazil Letícia Frota and Pragnya Ayyagari, Miss Supranational India held a special session to raise visibility about persons affected by leprosy within the context of the Don’t Forget Leprosy Campaign.

Ghettoization of people with leprosy still prevalent: WHO goodwill ambassador Yohei Sasakawa

On Monday, WHO goodwill ambassador for leprosy elimination, Yohei Sasakawa, interacted with the press here to share his thoughts on the way forward to eradicate leprosy.

The Leprosy Mission Laments Violation Of Disabilities Rights, Poor Health Access

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN), has lamented the violation of disabilities rights, poor health access and abuse from the family and caregivers of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.