Tag: National Leprosy Eradication Programme

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West Bengal’s Bishnupur Authorities Exploit the Silent Stigma Attached to Leprosy Patients

 
/ May 3, 2019

For more than 40 years, residents of a leprosy colony in West Bengal’s Bishnupur, are living without any benefits from the government.

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Leprosy Continues to be a Reason for Discrimination in Uttar Pradesh

 
/ April 10, 2019

While India claimed to be leprosy-free in 2005, a family from Bhawanpur Chauthar village, Uttar Pradesh is still facing discrimination due to leprosy.

Walhe’s UntouchedLeprosy Patients

 
/ February 23, 2011

In 2005, India ‘eliminated’ leprosy. But in rural belt, large number of leprosy cases go unregistered.

Walhe’s UntouchedLeprosy Patients

 
/ August 3, 2010

In 2005, India ‘eliminated’ leprosy. But in rural belt, large number of leprosy cases go unregistered.