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World Leprosy Day 2023

By Eloise Carpenter · January 23, 2023 · Uncategorised · No comments

World Leprosy Day aims to raise awareness of a disease, and those affected by it, that is often forgotten about. Nearly 600 people are diagnosed with and start treatment for leprosy every day. It is estimated millions more go undiagnosed. In 2020, 127,558 new leprosy cases were detected globally…

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