JanuaryPublicHealthEvent2025

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious condition caused by Mycobacterium leprae.It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, and eyes. If left untreated, leprosy can lead to progressive and permanent disabilities (Mennuru, Birudala & Birudala, 2023, Bassey et al., 2020). Though curable […]