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Posted on 16/06/2009 by
Since the number of new cases of leprosy has not shown a notable decline in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decided to conduct research into certain key areas that could shed light on steady numbers of people detected with leprosy.
Categories: India, Technical information
Posted on 04/02/2009 by
The Government of India has announced a scheme in which both people affected by leprosy and the institutions carrying out reconstructive surgery will be given a specified amount to encourage surgeries and to ensure that patients can comply with all follow-up visits.
Categories: India, News and Notes
Posted on 25/04/2008 by
A legendary social activist, who sided with marginalised and disabled individuals, and who chose to live according to principles of sustainable development, passed away on 9th February 2008.
Categories: India, News and Notes
Posted on 20/01/2008 by
This will be the second International Leprosy Congress to be held in India.
Categories: Asia, India, International Collaboration
Posted on 17/01/2008 by
The Government of India recently published its report of a Workshop it held in Chennai, India, 5th - 6th November 2007. Experts from the Indian National Leprosy Eradication Programme, the World Health Organization, the National...
Categories: India, International Collaboration