The World Health Organization says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria this weekend after resolving testing hold-ups that led to a year-long delay in thousands of patients, including children, ...

SEREMBAN, Feb 21 —The Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured that the leprosy situation in Kuala Pilah remains under control, with patients no longer requiring isolation due to the availability of ...

Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition. Spanish photographer Alvaro Herrero was named ...

During an hour of observing the rambunctious and curious creature, Webster snapped an image (seen above) perfectly capturing the encounter. “Initially intrigued by this vibrant sea forest tucked ...

PETALING JAYA: Genetic factors, weakened immune systems due to malnutrition and poor sanitation can make a person vulnerable to leprosy. Those living in poverty and staying in close quarters ...

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. In response to a recent leprosy outbreak, Negeri Sembilan authorities have quarantined two Orang ...

Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are still at risk from leprosy Credit: Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images An infection ... contacted by the Leprosy Mission – a Christian charity ...

"Every hour counts when you're dealing with CMEs." A space-based telescope has captured new images of the sun that showcase one of our star's fiery outbursts. The fresh visuals come courtesy of ...

To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy, is treatable today – and that’s partly thanks to a curious tree and the work of a pioneering young scientist ...

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disorder, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is a typical intracellular pathogen.

Local administration authorities in the district launched the 14-day Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) 2025 on Thursday as part of the Statewide initiative to eliminate the infectious disease.