Leprosy lives on in Nigeria, 20 years after its ‘elimination’ as a public health problem
A coalition of leprosy organizations known as the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy launched with a mission to end the disease once and for all.
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Sasakawa also acknowledged that in other areas — such as the partnerships and networking — there has been great progress. The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy network was a significant step forward.
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According to a report published by Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy, 76 percent of leprosy-affected people in 26 countries have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
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Bill Gallo of the Global Partnership with Zero Leprosy discusses leprosy prevalence. In Ethiopia, people with leprosy face stigma and challenges.
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Dr Roch Christian Johnson, President of the International Leprosy Association and medical advisor to Foundation Raoul Follereau (FRF), speaks about the collaboration between FRF and the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy.
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