Leprosy still a public health concern globally: Shangula

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2025-03-07

KATIMA MULILO, 06 March 2025 - Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula speaking at the belated commemoration of World Leprosy Day at the settlement of Kongola in the Zambezi Region on Thursday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 07 MAR (NAMPA) – Although Namibia has made significant strides in controlling leprosy, the infectious disease remains a global public health concern, according to Health and Social Services Minister Kalumbi Shangula.
Shangula made the remarks at the belated commemoration of World Leprosy Day held at the Kongola settlement in the Zambezi Region on Thursday.
He said the ministry continues to promote education to combat the stigma sur...

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