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Leprosy is not hereditary, meaning it is not passed down through the genes from a parent to a child.
Leprosy is caused by a germ
Because of a leprosy diagnosis, Thresia experienced self-stigma and feared being teased at school. Now, she's back studying and ready to pursue her dreams.
There is less than a 2 percent chance that a person who has been recently diagnosed with leprosy has passed the disease on to other people in their household.
The Leprosy Mission believes that persons affected by leprosy should be welcome and integrated into any society. There is no need to isolate any person affected by leprosy.
Nuhu was ready to sacrifice his own health for his family. Thankfully, he didn't have to.
This is our commitment to caring for our planet
How does a broader medical focus help us to achieve our goal of zero leprosy? Dr Rajeev Nathan, Medical Superintendent of TLM Community Hospital, New Delhi, explains more.