Posted on 24 July 2008 by ILEP

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, has decided to allow the entry into China of people affected by leprosy and their families.

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Category: China


Posted on 23 July 2008 by ILEP

Liquid Light, the designers of the website of ILEP, has been recognised as one of the world’s outstanding website designers.

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Category: News and Notes


Posted on 18 July 2008 by ILEP

The Vatican has approved Father Damien’s second miracle. It is likely a date in 2009 will be set for his canonization.

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Category: Europe, News and Notes


Posted on 8 July 2008 by ILEP

- 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...

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Posted on 7 July 2008 by ILEP

A special issue of Leprosy Review this year focuses on disability, leprosy and community-based rehabilitation.

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Category: Technical information