Cases of leprosy around the world are still increasing. Aifo alarm

Cases of leprosy around the world are still increasing. Aifo alarm

Photo in Myriams-Photos and Pixabay In the world, Aifo warns, three out of 10 people do not have access to essential health services and 80% of these live in the poorest countries. Vulnerable women and men who “deserve fairer healthcare and a better life, regardless of where they were born“. For this reason, “we promote … Read more

World Health Organization faces severe challenges in supporting Gaza health system

World Health Organization faces severe challenges in supporting Gaza health system

Amal Allam wrote Thursday, February 1, 2024 01:39 AM Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that the World Health Organization still faces severe challenges in supporting the health system and health workers in Gaza, and as of today, there are more than 100,000 Gazans either dead, injured … Read more

Tips to Differentiate Between Tinea Versicolor and Leprosy on the Skin from Dermatology Specialist Willa Damayanti

Tips to Differentiate Between Tinea Versicolor and Leprosy on the Skin from Dermatology Specialist Willa Damayanti

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Dermatology and Venereology Specialist Doctor Willa Damayanti shared tips or instructions on how to differentiate between tinea versicolor spots and leprosy or leprosy on the skin in a simple way. “Tinea versicolor is usually like fine scales. Usually there is an examination, we say fingernail sign, “If we scrape it off a … Read more

Ministry of Health Warns of Escalating Cases of Neglected Infectious Diseases

Ministry of Health Warns of Escalating Cases of Neglected Infectious Diseases

KOMPAS/PRIYOMBODO A medical officer marks the arm of a resident undergoing a Mantoux test during the “Active Case Finding TB” activity at the Larangan District office, Tangerang City, Banten, Thursday (5/1/2023). JAKARTA, KOMPAS – During the Covid-19 pandemic, all attention was paid to treating various diseases. This makes efforts to control diseases other than Covid-19 … Read more

Proposed Draft Law to Repeal Provisions Combating Leprosy: Evaluating Public Health Measures

Proposed Draft Law to Repeal Provisions Combating Leprosy: Evaluating Public Health Measures

Nour Ali Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:00 PM During its upcoming meetings, the Health Committee of the House of Representatives will discuss a draft law to abolish the provisions combating leprosy. The draft law stipulates in its first article that Law No. 131 of 1946 regarding combating leprosy will be repealed. The second article stipulates … Read more

Leprosy in Indonesia: Ranking 3rd Worldwide, Facts and Strategies for Elimination

Understanding Leprosy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

TASIKMALAYA, RADARTASIK.ID – Leprosy has not disappeared from Indonesia. Chronic bacterial infection that attacks skin tissue, nerves and the respiratory tract is a disease that consistently persists in this country. Indonesia is ranked as the third country in the world with cases of leprosy after Brazil and India. Leprosy is known by its scientific name … Read more

Understanding Leprosy: Myths, Immunity, and Prevention

Understanding Leprosy: Myths, Immunity, and Prevention

Friday, September 15 2023 | 03:30 WIB Antara/WDP Illustration of a leper. Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Leprosy, or better known as Morbus Hansen, is an infectious disease that has been around for a long time. Chair of the Morbus Hansen Study Group, Association of Indonesian Dermatology and Venereology Specialists, Dr. Dr. Sri Linuwih SW Menaldi, SpKK(K), … Read more

Efforts To Achieve Zero Leprosy, Bekasi Regency And Kuningan Establish Partnership In Leprosy Management

Efforts To Achieve Zero Leprosy, Bekasi Regency And Kuningan Establish Partnership In Leprosy Management

The signing of the collaboration was also carried out by the Head of the Provincial Health Office of West Java, dr. R. Nina Susana Dewi, Sp.PK(K)., M.Kes., MMRS, Chief of Health Bureau of Kuningan District dr. hj. Susi Lusiyanti, MM, Head of Bekasi District Office, Dr. H. Alamsyah, M.Kes and director of NLR Indonesia Asken … Read more