Leprosy not hereditary, get early treatment to avoid serious complications
The disease is not transmitted through touch but via droplets, from nose and mouth, for example, when one sneezes, coughs or shares meals.
Sat Jan 27 2024
Stigma against leprosy contributes to spread of the disease - Dr Noor Hisham
This negative view caused patients and their close contacts to refuse to be screened and treated for leprosy.
Sun Jan 31 2021
No decision yet on setting up temporary hospital at MAEPS
Asymptomatic cases or those with mild symptoms in Selangor, are currently treated at the National Leprosy Control Centre in Sungai Buloh.
Fri Oct 16 2020
British princes mark anniversary of Diana's death with low-key tribute
Fresh revelations about her life and a raft of TV documentaries have sprung up around the anniversary.
Wed Aug 30 2017
Creating awareness of leprosy among indigenous community
World Leprosy Day is observed to increase the public awareness of the Leprosy or Hansen's Disease.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Sambutan Hari Kusta Sedunia 2017
Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya merasmikan sambutan Hari Kusta Sedunia 2017 di Hospital Orang Asli Gombak di Gombak p
Tue Feb 14 2017