Leprosy

WHO outlines urgent need to end stigma and isolation

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, March 4th, 2003

The world is making great progress toward the goal of eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. But serious concerns remain in several countries, including India, Nepal, and Brazil. This was the message delivered at the opening of the annual gathering in Myanmar of leprosy endemic countries and partners sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Myanmar itself, despite many obstacles in terms of resources, security problems, and geography, is close to meeting the target of leprosy elimination. The country has managed to bring down the number of cases from more than 53 per 10,000 population in 1987 to very slightly over 1 per 10,000 at the end of...

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