Nigeria joined the global community to celebrate this year's World Leprosy Day and the importance of early detection and treatment. This year’s theme, "Unite, ...

Since Crohn's disease is clinically and histopathologically similar to tuberculosis, leprosy and paratuberculosis, it has been suggested that the disease is caused by a mycobacterial infection.

including tuberculosis, leprosy and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)," Spencer said. Leprosy is treatable with multidrug ...

Coast Provincial Tuberculosis/Leprosy co-ordinator Samson Kioko said 50 new infections of leprosy are reported in the region annually, with most victims seeking treatment during advanced stages.

From identifying the early symptoms to completing the treatment and preventing transmission, five lesser-known facts about leprosy in the country ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: For the second time since the launch of ‘Aswamedham,’ a statewide initiative to identify and treat leprosy patients, the number of annual ne ...

The Akwa Ibom State acting first lady, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, has commemorated the World Leprosy Day in Akwa Ibom State, with dozens of victims, who worshipped with her at Qua Iboe Church (QIC ...

TOKYO, Jan. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of World Leprosy Day 2025 on January 26, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Yohei Sasakawa announces that the Sasakawa Leprosy ...

Head of the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease programme (NTLD) Enos Masini told the Standard on Saturday that the first case of a patient with unique strain of the respiratory ...

First Lady Monica Chakwera has appealed for increased domestic financial support in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). The call follows an executive order by United States President Donald Trump on ...