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Rwanda: Over 50 Cases of Leprosy Reported in 2011
By Maria Kaitesi, 10 February 2012
52 cases of leprosy were reported in 2011, one less than those documented in 2010.
Rubavu District is one of the most affected areas, with 12 cases between 2008 and 2011.
Dr. Michel Gasana, Head of Division in charge of Tuberculosis and Other Communicable Respiratory Diseases (TB&ORD Division), noted that the disease was still a cause of concern despite efforts to rid the country of the disease...
Rwanda: Over 50 Cases of Leprosy Reported in 2011
By Maria Kaitesi, 10 February 2012
52 cases of leprosy were reported in 2011, one less than those documented in 2010.
Rubavu District is one of the most affected areas, with 12 cases between 2008 and 2011.
Dr. Michel Gasana, Head of Division in charge of Tuberculosis and Other Communicable Respiratory Diseases (TB&ORD Division), noted that the disease was still a cause of concern despite efforts to rid the country of the disease...