Dr Paul Saunderson is one of the world's top leprosy experts. Here he talks us through a few key questions that many of us have about leprosy: 👉 How ancient is leprosy? 👉 Why did leprosy stop in Europe and not in other places? 👉 Do we know enough to be able to end leprosy? 👉 Can we be hopeful that we will defeat leprosy? Dr Paul gives us reason to believe that it is within our power to end this ancient disease. Smallpox is the only disease that humans have managed to eliminate, but with the

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When Culion was still a leper colony, the island was divided into two worlds. Leper patients were not allowed to enter the areas where those without the illness lived. Anyone crossing the border had to disinfect to prevent the disease from spreading. Now that the island is leprosy-free, their festival celebrates the unity and togetherness that was once impossible during the time when Culion was still a leper colony. #Culion #Palawan #travelph #travelstories #PhilippineHistory | Hello Shayne