Drug resistance in leprosy
Drug resistance in leprosy is increasing which is definitely not a good sign in post elimination phase of leprosy in the country.The drug …
Anti-Leprosy Day: Leprosy elimination needs a final push
Recent developments give us hope that legal reforms are on the anvil, but it also needs a huge overhaul of mindset and notions to make those …
Why leprosy has resurfaced in India
The decision to declare the disease as eliminated in India in 2005, was a major mistake in the fight against it
Triple jeopardy
Districts with high climate anomalies and socio-economic vulnerabilities also report a greater prevalence of leprosy
Did you know leprosy patients can be detained for unspecified periods?
A new Bill will amend all laws that discriminate against leprosy patients, but the list is long
Law commission report demands more rights for persons affected by leprosy
The report, sent to the law ministry, also contains a draft law with provisions to eliminate discrimination
Leprosy looms
Latest survey dismisses government’s claims of disease elimination