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Why Leprosy Persists in India

Published
May 26, 2022
Infectious Diseases
International Health
Neglected Diseases
Custom-made microcellular rubber sandals are manufactured and given free of charge to patients at The Leprosy Mission Trust Hospital in Dayapuram, Manamadurai, for relief from foot ulcers and the management of leprosy-related disabilities. Kamala Thiagarajan

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