Ambala_1874

Hey Mathias! How did you feel when you were told you had leprosy?

Yes, you are right. A lot of what is on the media is misleading. However, some trusted sites for information about leprosy include the website of the International Federation of anti-leprosy Associations (ILEP) https://ilepfederation.org/about-leprosy/

Depends what media you read! It is a common misconception in many countries.

No it is not. But it does help. The WHO recommends single-dose rifampicin be given to close contacts of leprosy patients as prophylaxis.

wrong information - e.g. that leprosy is related to sin/crimes a person has committed. That leprosy kills people.

at the moment, there is lots of misinformation linking COVID and leprosy.