Tags : Leprosy

GOVT PLEDGES TO SCALE UP LEPROSY DRUG SUPPLY

May 10, 2022

By Meclina Chirwa Government, through the National TB Control and Leprosy Elimination Program, says it has started processing the supply of leprosy drugs in all health care facilities across the country. The Program’s Manager, Dr James Mpunga, revealed this to Timveni Online following complaints from some leprosy patients at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe that they […]Read More

MOH WARNS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE WITH LEPROSY

November 8, 2021

By Meclina Chirwa The Ministry of Health has urged communities to refrain from stigma and discrimination against people with leprosy. In a statement signed by Secretary to health Dr Charles Mwansambo, the malpractice is contributing to the escalation of the disease in the country. "The country has enough drugs for treating leprosy in various health […]Read More