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Promoting the inclusion of people affected by leprosy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Promoting the inclusion of people affected by leprosy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa—When the first patches appeared on her skin, Espérance, who…
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Moderated discussion during the workshop

Turning Plans into Protection: Improving Capacity for Better Leprosy Case Management and Mass Drug Administration in Limpopo Province of South Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Office for South Africa…
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Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Ambatoboeny—In Madagascar, leprosy remains a major public health…
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WHO supports the development of Uganda’s TB and Leprosy strategic plan

WHO supports the development of Uganda’s TB and Leprosy strategic plan

Kampala. The Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health…
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Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

With an estimated 96,000 new cases of Tuberculosis (TB) reported…
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Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases

Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases

Nouakchott – Mauritania has witnessed a significant decline in…
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Participants at the National TB and Leprosy Quarterly Review meeting

WHO supports Uganda TB and Leprosy Program Performance Review

Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the World…
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Minsa Bakimenze displays Leprosy sore on her hands

Transforming the Life of Leprosy Patients in Uganda

Uganda eliminated leprosy as a public health problem in 1994, a…
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Better testing boosts leprosy response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Better testing boosts leprosy response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – Yole Monlwa, 22, vividly remembers the day he heard a…
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Health Min. Dr. Jallah, WHO Country Rep. Dr. Clement and WHE Cluster Lead Dr. Monday during the donation ceremony in Monrovia

WHO Enhances National COVID-19 Response and Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness Liberia

Monrovia, 20th May 2021: In continuation of its support to the fight…
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