Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease, is a mildly infectious disease. Around 200,000 people across the world are diagnosed with leprosy each year. Leprosy is curable and, if treated quickly, will cause no long-term consequences for a person.

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease, is a mildly infectious disease. Around 200,000 people across the world are diagnosed with leprosy each year. Leprosy is curable and, if treated quickly, will cause no long-term consequences for a person.