SEREMBAN: The leprosy situation in the two Orang Asli villages in Kuala Pilah near here is under control, with no necessity to isolate the eight patients, said the Health Ministry.

In response to a recent leprosy outbreak, Negeri Sembilan authorities have quarantined two Orang Asli villages, Kampung ...

Leprosy has caused one death in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan as of February 2025. Leprosy is not highly contagious and requires prolonged, close contact with an infected ...

An outbreak of leprosy among Orang Asli communities in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan has left one dead, says menteri besar ...

Dan and Babs Izzett kept their diagnosis secret for decades before dedicating themselves to helping fellow sufferers ...

Leprosy, a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is a chronic and infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves.

Treatment continues for 83 leprosy infected persons identified during the previous surveys; early treatment essential to ...

Local administration authorities in the district launched the 14-day Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) 2025 on Thursday as part of the Statewide initiative to eliminate the infectious disease ...

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Health Department on Thursday commenced a statewide leprosy case detection campaign to screen ...

Tamil Nadu launches a statewide leprosy detection drive from February 13 to 28 aiming to curb rising cases through intensive screenings in rural and urban areas ...

Tamil Nadu launches Leprosy Case Detection Campaign 2025 to identify and treat cases for elimination by February 28.

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Causing disfiguring sores and nerve damage.