by: Belen L Dofitas, MDJanuary 25, 2021 Good news! The Philippine General Hospital Hansen’s Club will be participating in the paneldiscussion on Mental Health and Disabilities during the World Hansen’s Day Webinar of theSasakawa Health Foundation (SHF) on Saturday, January 30, 2021 (8:00PM). The theme of theseries of the SHF webinars is ” Zero Leprosy […]
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By: Arielle Dado Severino, MD & Belen L Dofitas, MD FPDS Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a complex, chronic infection mainly of the peripheral nerves, skin, and linings of the eyes, mouth, nose, and the upper airways. It is only mildly infectious, transmitted by inhaling bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or M. lepromatosis. Whitish or […]
Thorough its long history, the Philippine Leprosy Mission (PLM) has been involved in various projects that have benefitted the nation as a whole. In the year 2021, several noteworthy and impactful stories were made with the support of various groups, government institutions, and caring individuals. As PLM continues its mission, let’s take a look back […]
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