Tag: leprosy
Lepers in Borno, Yobe seek govt. assistance
Some people living with leprosy in Borno and Yobe on Monday appealed to the government for healthcare services, rehabilitation and…
Researchers identify 2 new risk gene variants responsible for leprosy
Chinese researchers have identified two new risk gene variants that are responsible for leprosy.
Organisation launches discrimination campaign against lepers
The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria, a Civil Society Organisation, has called for aggressive public awareness against discrimination of persons…
Groups launch campaign to support Leprosy patients
By Daniels Ekugo The Junior Chamber International, Nigeria (JCI) in collaboration with NIPPON Foundation has launched a nationwide campaign titled:…
Stipends: Leprosy inmates in Delta barricade Govt House
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Inmates of the Leprosy Rehabilitation Camp in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State Monday stormed…
Leprosy Vaccine Scientist Dies At 100
Venezuelan scientist and doctor Jacinto Convit, renowned for developing a vaccine against leprosy, has died at the age of 100,…
Malaria Responsible For Huge Maternal Deaths
Dr. Emmanuel Otolorin, Country Director of Jhpiego, an NGO, said on Thursday that malaria was responsible for 11 percent of…