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Leprosy

Okegbala: the Nigerian Community Where Leprosy-Affected People Live Free from Stigma

April 18, 2024

Leprosy is curable, but for many who have outlived their infection, the fear of discrimination prevents a return “home.”

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, Leprosy, Nigeria, The Leprosy Mission

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