Stories written by Elisio Muchanga

Q&A: Leprosy Increases as World Gives Attention to Newer Endemic Diseases

By Elisio Muchanga
In the first six months of this year, the southern African nation of Mozambique has already registered 300 more cases of leprosy, some 951 cases, than it registered for the whole of 2017.

Eradicating Leprosy in Mozambique, a Complicated Task

By Elisio Muchanga
It takes Faurito António, 42, from Lalaua district, Nampula Province, two hours to reach his nearest health centre in order to receive the drugs necessary for his treatment of leprosy. António, whose foot has become affected by the muscle weakness that occurs when leprosy goes untreated, says this long walk while ill is the reason why many don’t continue treatment - which can take between six to 12 months.


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