00923nas a2200169   4500000000100000008004100001260004800042100001200090700001300102700001200115245009200127856007500219300000800294490000800302520042900310022001400739       2025                            d  c01/2025bIndian Journal of Medical Research1 aSingh S1 aNarang T1 aDogra S00aBeating leprosy: Unmasking challenges, ending stigma, & prioritizing mental well-being.  uhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11878656/pdf/IJMR-161-1-1.pdf  a1-40 v1613 a<p>Leprosy, a disease long associated with stigma and discrimination, continues to challenge global health efforts despite significant advances in treatment and prevention. The stigmatisation isolates patients, limits their opportunities, and exacerbates mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Compounding these challenges are delayed diagnoses, gaps in treatment, and discriminatory laws in many countries.</p>
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