If individuals begin to show signs of leprosy, but a stigma exists, it can hinder them from seeking medical care, especially if they would be expelled from their family. That delay in diagnosis ...

In 2023, Malaysia reported 256 cases of leprosy, a 40 per cent increase from 2022. Last year, available data showed 66 confirmed cases in Malaysia as of May 2024. What are the signs? The signs and ...

Leprosy Day serves as a timely reminder to carry on Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and work towards a world free of discrimination and prejudice against leprosy patients. It provides a forum for ...

Leprosy till today creates a lot of stigma in society due to the deformities that it can lead to. The prevalence of leprosy in India has been decreasing from 0.69 to 0.45 in the years between 2014 ...

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 ...