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19 Jan 2024

People are gathering at the Sicanang leprosy settlement in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on February 24, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are working to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is serving as a reminder of the importance of addressing both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate it. This call to action is encouraging the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923942

19 Jan 2024

The Sicanang leprosy settlement in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, is being impacted by tidal floods on July 3, 2012. The World Health Organization is choosing ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are aiming to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and promote the dignity of people affected by the disease. The commemoration is serving as a reminder of the need to address the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate the disease. This call to action is encouraging the world to understand that leprosy is no longer a source of stigma, but rather an opportunity to demonstrate compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923943

19 Jan 2024

A prosthetic leg is lying beside a pillar in the Sicanang settlement, which is experiencing tidal flooding in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on July 3, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are working to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is serving as a reminder of the importance of addressing both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate it. This call to action is encouraging the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but rather an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923944

19 Jan 2024

A person with leprosy is sitting in a wheelchair inside the Sicanang Special Hospital for leprosy sufferers in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on July 3, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are aiming to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is intended to serve as a reminder that it is necessary to address both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate it. This initiative encourages the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but rather an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923946

19 Jan 2024

A child is seen within the leper community mass, which is protesting against the stigma and neglect at the North Sumatra Governor's office in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on July 3, 2012. The World Health Organization has chosen ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. The goal is to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and promote the dignity of people affected by the disease. The commemoration aims to serve as a reminder of the need to address the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate the disease. This call to action encourages the world to understand that leprosy is no longer a source of stigma, but rather an opportunity to demonstrate compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923947

19 Jan 2024

A leper woman is caring for her daughter at the Sicanang leprosy settlement in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on February 24, 2012. The World Health Organization has chosen ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. The goal is to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and promote the dignity of people affected by the disease. The commemoration aims to serve as a reminder of the need to address the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate the disease. This call to action encourages the world to understand that leprosy is no longer a source of stigma, but rather an opportunity to demonstrate compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923948

19 Jan 2024

A patient is showing a multi-drug packaging while being hospitalized at Sicanang Leprosy Special Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on July 3, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are aiming to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is intended to remind people of the importance of addressing both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate it. This initiative encourages the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923950

19 Jan 2024

Patients are engaging in activities during their hospitalization at Sicanang Leprosy Special Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on February 25, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are aiming to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is serving as a reminder of the importance of addressing both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate the disease. This call to action encourages the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but rather an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923951

19 Jan 2024

A person with leprosy is praying during their hospitalization at Sicanang Leprosy Special Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on February 25, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are aiming to eliminate the stigma associated with leprosy and to uphold the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is intended to remind people of the importance of addressing both the social and psychological impacts of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eradicate it. This initiative encourages the world to recognize that leprosy should no longer be seen as a source of stigma, but rather as an opportunity to show compassion and respect for everyone.

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#10923954

19 Jan 2024

A patient with leprosy is smoking cigarettes during their hospitalization at Sicanang Leprosy Special Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on February 25, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are working to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to uphold the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is serving as a reminder to address both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate it. This initiative is encouraging the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923955

19 Jan 2024

Tukino, 56, a resident of a leprosy settlement, is asking for alms at a traffic intersection in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on October 22, 2020. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024, aiming to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to uphold the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is serving as a reminder to address both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate it. This call to action is encouraging the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#10923956

19 Jan 2024

Tukino, 56, a resident of a leprosy settlement, is standing with a prosthetic leg at a traffic intersection in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on October 22, 2020. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024, aiming to eliminate the stigma associated with leprosy and to uphold the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is intended to remind people of the importance of addressing both the social and psychological impacts of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eradicate it. This initiative encourages the global community to recognize that leprosy should no longer be seen as a source of stigma, but rather as an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals.

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#6909160

27 Jul 2021

Sign educating locals about Tuberculosis treatment in Pelling, Sikkim, India, on June 03, 2010. Tuberculosis is major health problem throughout the Indian state of Sikkim.

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#6902686

25 Jul 2021

Sign educating locals about Tuberculosis treatment in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, on June 09, 2010. Tuberculosis is major health problem throughout the Indian state of Sikkim.

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#6902688

25 Jul 2021

Sign educating locals about Tuberculosis treatment in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, on June 09, 2010. Tuberculosis is major health problem throughout the Indian state of Sikkim.

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#6902684

25 Jul 2021

Sign informing the villagers that leprosy is curable in Pelling, Sikkim, India, on July 11, 2010. As a result of the poor living conditions leprosy is a problem in Pelling.

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