The WHO Action Program for the Elimination of Leprosy adopted a resolution calling for the elimination of leprosy around the world by the year 2005.
As against popular belief leprosy is not contagious. It takes long physical contact or use of cloths and bedsheets with the patient of leprosy to get the disease.
God Curses Miriam with Leprosy for speaking against Moses.
Miriam, Moses' sister. She spoke against Moses, and Jehovah punished her by giving her leprosy.
she had leprosy
There is no widely recognized vaccine for leprosy (Hansen's disease) like there are for many other diseases. However, the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, primarily used for tuberculosis, has shown some effectiveness in providing protection against leprosy. This use of BCG as a leprosy vaccine began in the 1980s, but it is not a formal vaccine specifically designed for leprosy. Efforts to develop a dedicated leprosy vaccine continue, but as of now, no specific vaccine has been approved for widespread use against leprosy.
White blood cells
The Leprosy Mission was founded by Dr. William H. W. McAlister in 1874 in India. He aimed to provide care and support for individuals affected by leprosy, a disease that was heavily stigmatized at the time. The organization has since expanded its mission globally, focusing on healing, rehabilitation, and advocacy for those impacted by leprosy.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended treatment for leprosy is MDT (multi-drug therapy) - rifampicin, clofazimine and dapsone. MDT is highly effective and available to all countries free of charge from WHO Geneva. See the WHO Leprosy website http://www.who.int/lep for details.
A brief episode of leprosy (Numbers ch.12).
I do not have leprosy.
"Embrace Hope, End Stigma: Together Against Leprosy." This slogan emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding while highlighting the collective effort needed to combat the misconceptions surrounding the disease. It encourages unity in raising awareness and supporting those affected by leprosy.
Alice Ball invented an oil against leprosy.