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    About Leprosy

    While the prospects for people affected by leprosy have vastly improved, leprosy remains a disease that destroys lives and blights communities.

    Every 2
    minutes

    someone is diagnosed with leprosy

    Leprosy is curable!

    with a full course of multi-drug therapy

    60% of leprosy cases are in India

    leprosy is also prevalent in Africa and South East Asia

    Early diagnosis and treatment

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