More than 20 countries still discriminate against leprosy

Update: 2018-01-26

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More than 20 countries still have laws in place which discriminate against persons affected by the disease Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease. That's according to Alice Cruz, the UN independent expert against discrimination for those affected, and their family members. Leprosy is caused by a bacterial infection which multiplies slowly, affecting nerve endings and [...]

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More than 20 countries still discriminate against leprosy

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More than 20 countries still discriminate against leprosy

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More than 20 countries still discriminate against leprosy

Fatima Mendez

More than 20 countries still discriminate against leprosy