An international team of archaeologists used graveyards in Denmark to investigate social exclusion based on illness. The post ...

Leprosy is one of the least contagious diseases around — and perhaps one of the most misunderstood. The colonies are relics ...

Medieval Christians in Denmark showed off their wealth in death by buying prestigious graves: the closer to the church, the ...

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic bacterial infection that primarily affects the skin, nerves, and ...

Know the top 10 myths and facts about leprosy, its symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Bust common misconceptions and spread awareness.

Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.

The Kwara State Government has called on stakeholders, development partners and residents to collaborate with the government in the fight against leprosy, as part of efforts to eliminate the disease ...

Leprosy, a disease with a history as ancient as biblical times, has left an indelible mark on societal perceptions of race.

World Leprosy Day raises awareness about Hansen’s disease, promotes early treatment, and fights stigma to ensure dignity and inclusion for those affected.

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At just 23, a young chemist solved a deadly medical problem, then vanished from credit and history, leaving behind a cure, a ...

CHO Davao urges early detection for leprosy, offering free multi-drug therapy and Kilatis Kutis skin screenings.