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Although leprosy’s northern borders at one time stretched up into Canada, today the most northerly autochthonous cases appear to be in the southern United States in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia. Into Central America, relatively small numbers of new leprosy cases continue to be reported from Mexico and some of the smaller countries in and around the Caribbean basin.
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Posted on 07/08/2008 by
Pamela Parlapiano is an adept photographer, who can show the dignity and good humour of individuals who face significant challenges in their lives. She is especially keen to use her experience and talent to bring about social change. Her infectious enthusiasm shone through in this recent interview.
Categories: News and Notes, USA
Posted on 13/08/2008 by
Former leprosy patients, who were forcibly confined to the remote Kalaupapa peninsula of Molokai, received a long-awaited apology from the State legislature.
Categories: News and Notes, North and Central America, USA
Posted on 09/01/2009 by
Kalaupapa resident and advocate for people affected by leprosy, Richard Marks, died on 9th December 2008 aged 79.
Categories: News and Notes, North and Central America, USA
Posted on 13/01/2009 by
José Ramirez has recorded his personal story for those who are newly diagnosed with leprosy as a support, companion and inspiration.
Categories: Book reviews, News and Notes, North and Central America, USA
Posted on 28/08/2009 by
The Enhanced Global Strategy for Further Reducing the Disease Burden due to Leprosy for the five years 2011-2015 and its accompanying set of Operational Guidelines have been published. They can be downloaded from the ILEP website.
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