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Ethnic Make up of Nepal in 2023

There are over 140 distinct ethnic groups recognised in Nepal, with about 124 mother tongues between them. This highlights the amazing ethnic and linguistic diversity that is still part of the country…

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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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