INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Nearly 10% of the Leprosy patients in Sri Lanka have been identified as children, according to Specialist Dr
Chandana Gajanayake, the Colombo District Director of Health Services.He emphasized that around 2,000 Leprosy patients are being reported in
the country per year.Furthermore, Dr
Gajanayake stated that a public awareness programme has been organized centering the Colombo District, in conjunction with World Leprosy Day
29).The doctor also added that since the disease only appears as a white spot for a long time, many people tend to ignore it.Meanwhile, the
Elimination is possible: We have the power and tools to stop transmission and defeat this disease.2
Act now: We need the resources and commitment to end leprosy
Prioritize leprosy elimination.3
Reach the unreached: Leprosy is preventable and treatable
Suffering from leprosy is needless.Leprosy is curable with a combination of antibiotics known as Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT)
This treatment is available for free across the world, the WHO mentioned, adding that if Leprosy is not treated, it can lead to serious
