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Posted on 20/12/2010 by
The Union Government of India is carrying out a national sample survey, co-ordinated by the National JALMA Institute for Leprosy & Other Mycobacterial Diseases, to determine the number of persons affected by leprosy in India. The final report should be finalised by the fourth week of July 2011.
Categories: India
Posted on 16/12/2010 by
On Wednesday 15th December 2010, the Brazilian Ministry of Health (MoH) and the pharmaceutical laboratory Novartis signed an agreement to transfer the technology for national production of the active agent in clofazimine, one of the medications used in the treatment of leprosy (known as Hansen’s disease in Brazil).
Categories: Brazil, Technical information
Posted on 15/12/2010 by
The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists has launched an on-line journal to encourage sharing of documentation about the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
Categories: India
Posted on 14/12/2010 by
A two-day workshop was held 12th – 13th December 2010 in Yashada, Pune, India, on the theme of An Inclusive Society, Leprosy and Human Rights. It was, organised by the International Leprosy Union in collaboration with the National Forum of India and ILEP Member, the Sasakawa Memorial Health Foundation.
Categories: India, International Collaboration, News and Notes
Posted on 10/12/2010 by
India: The Centre for Disability Studies, together with the Nalsar University of Law in Hyderabad, has prepared a working draft of an Act that would reserve 6% of all jobs for persons who have disabilities and impairments.
Categories: India