"leprosy"

#10923941

19 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 January 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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#7031694

5 September 2021

A woman displays the 'cagots' symbol : a goose's leg. In the France of Middle Ages, the 'cagots' were suspected to carry plague or leprosy, were forbidden to pratice some jobs, were forbiddent to marry, and have places only for them. Several thousands of protesters took to the streets in Toulouse against the near mandatory vaccination and against the mandatory health pass after Macron's speech on July 12th. On July 12th, Macron announced the health pass will be mandatory for entry to a wide array of public venues such as cafes, theaters, concerts hall, cinemas, shopping malls, public transportation, swimming pools, and even hospitals unless a critical situation, etc. The prohibition for public spaces for unvaccinated people has begun on August 9th. The Prefet has once again forbidden the protest. The health pass is also mandatory for children between 12 and 17 yo for going to sport or cultural activities. Toulouse. France. September 4th 2021.

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6 August 2021

Rehabilitation, empowerment and development center in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 10, 2011. The center offers skill training, education, promotes literacy and even offers a free clinic for treating Leprosy.

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25 July 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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19 July 2021

A health worker administers a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to a woman during a vaccination drive at Leprosy Colony in New Delhi, India on July 18, 2021. The cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage in India has surpassed 40 crore doses as per provisional data, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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