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Posted on 08/07/2008 by
- Leprosy is not considered an eradicable disease.
- Efforts should be taken to improve the quality of routine case detection data.
- Social action is required at all levels to reduce stigma.
- There should be awareness of the possibility of HIV/leprosy co-infection.
These are some of the findings of the Technical Advisory Group members who met in Cairo 6th – 7th March 2008.
Posted on 07/07/2008 by
A special issue of Leprosy Review this year focuses on disability, leprosy and community-based rehabilitation.
Categories: Technical information
Posted on 24/06/2008 by
On 18th June 2008, the 8th United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously approved a resolution tabled by Japan on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy.
Categories: China, News and Notes
Posted on 23/06/2008 by
The elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members is a landmark resolution that will help root out discriminatory behaviour towards people affected by leprosy everywhere in the world.
Categories: International Collaboration
Posted on 17/06/2008 by
ILEP is supporting the First Asia-Pacific CBR Congress which will be held 9th – 11th December 2008 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
Categories: Asia, International Collaboration, Thailand