leprosy
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- Chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus mycobacterium leprae
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📰 This Word in the News:
WHO renews commitment to a leprosy-free world, spotlighting partnership and progress ahead of World Leprosy Day
Jan 21, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 21, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO)
Promoting the inclusion of people affected by leprosy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Aug 27, 2026 WHO | Regional Office for Africa
Aug 27, 2026 WHO | Regional Office for Africa
Global leprosy (Hansen Disease) update, 2025: Strengtheninga person-centered approach is integral to elimination of leprosy
Sep 17, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 17, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO)