150 Years since the discovery of Mycobacterium Leprae

The Bergen International Conference on Hansen’s Disease - 21-22 June This year (2023) marks the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the leprosy-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae, by Dr. Gerhard Armauer Hansen, in Norway. To mark this historic anniversary, Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen in Norway are organizing: The Bergen International Conference on Hansen’s Disease:150 Years Since the Discovery of the Leprosy Bacillus ...
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New X-ray machine for Lalgadh Hospital

The medical team at Lalgadh is thrilled to finally take delivery of the new X-ray machine provided by the St Lazarus Charitable Trust. It has taken several months to arrive, with a complicated customs clearance process, but it is here at last. It takes digital pictures and can easily be moved to any part of the hospital where it is needed. It will greatly improve the diagnostic services at Lalgadh. Thank you St Lazarus Charitable Trust!
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The Problem of Poverty

In January, we mentioned the NLT Momentum Clubs and the work they are doing to reduce poverty. NLT’s work has always been closely connected to poverty because leprosy is a disease that flourishes in poverty. Around the world, wherever leprosy is still a problem, poverty is also a problem. Our staff are used to poverty, but sometimes even they can be shocked at its effects. For the last few years we have begun to work in new districts in Madesh Province, where NLT is less well known and where the...
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Some interesting facts about Nepal!

Unique Nepali Calendar The Nepali calendar called Bikram Sambhat is approximately 67 years and 8.5 months ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The Nepali New Year is celebrated in mid-April.   Slaughtering cows is illegal As a national animal of the country and considered 'holy', the slaughtering of cows is illegal in Nepal. It is not uncommon to see cows wandering around the streets of the city of Kathmandu.   Nepal – Amazon of Asia In terms of biodiversity, Nepal is one ...
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