Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, was reported more than 3000 years ago. It was interpreted as a curse of the gods, or the punishment of sin, or a hereditary disease. It was in 1873, over a hundred years ...

Leprosy, the mention of which used to strike terror in people, is one of the oldest infectious diseases known to man. It has been around for more than three thousand ...

World Leprosy Day 2023: It is observed on the last Sunday of January annually. This year it falls on 30 January. Let us have a look at the current theme, history, significance of World Leprosy Day, ...

World Leprosy Day 2024: Leprosy is a disease that affects skin and nerves. Also known as Hansen's Disease, Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease. It also affects the upper respiratory tract and the ...

While we've largely forgotten about the disease here in the United States, where there are an estimated 5,000 people living with it, leprosy affects at least 15 million around the world. Museums play ...