Leprosy - Malawi

Leprosy – Malawi

November 2, 2021
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150 cases of leprosy have been recorded in the past month in Malawi.

Leprosy is a skin disease caused by mycobacterium leprae. The disease is preventable and can be treatable.

The National TB and Leprosy Programme has taken action to eliminate leprosy by 2030.

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