Africa - Voice of America: Liberia Steps Up Fight Against Leprosy

Africa - Voice of America africa

Liberia Steps Up Fight Against Leprosy Aug 28th 2012, 13:26 In an effort to combat the spread of lebrosy, Liberia's Health Ministry has set up its first-ever TB & Leprosy Treatment Center in the northeastern town of Ganta in Nimba County - where dozens of people have contracted the diseases. The treatment center is trying to battle not only the disease but also the belief that lepers have been cursed by their ancestors.   The Ganta Leprosy Center treats some 300 men, women and children living with leprosy. John Saah Brimah, who runs the ... Media files: 9EE0A99F-2D54-4426-884E-F035B1642E01_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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