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Health Minister explains why Nigeria still battles with leprosy

January 28, 2017January 28, 2017Ayo Olowo

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, has attributed the prevalence of leprosy in Nigeria, after the country achieved the WHO elimination target in 1998, to pockets of high endemicity in some states. Mr. Adewole made the remark at a news conference in Umuahia to commemorate the 64th anniversary of the World Leprosy Day Celebration on […]

Junior Chamber International (Nigeria) Advocates Non Stigmatization of Leprosy Patients

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017Ayo Olowo

In a bid to educate and advocate for non-dehumanization of lepers in the society, Junior chamber international Nigeria in collaboration with NIPPON Foundation, Japan, is embarking on a thorough sensitization tagged “Think leprosy Now”. The Campaign is a social responsibility initiative geared at creating conducive environment for leapers and educating all stakeholders to play an […]

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Health Minister explains why Nigeria still battles with leprosy

Junior Chamber International (Nigeria) Advocates Non Stigmatization of Leprosy Patients

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