Stigma against leprosy contributes to spread of the disease - Health DG

The stigma and discrimination against leprosy are among problems still faced by lepers who eventually contribute to the spread of the disease in the community, said Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He said this negative view caused patients and their close contacts to not only refuse to go to the clinic, but they also refused to be screened and treated for leprosy...