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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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