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Leprosy in Zambia Told by Fr Jude Rochford at St Francis
Fr Jude Rochford recalls his 25 years among lepers at St Francis Leprosarium in Zambia. He describes leprosy types, incubation, diagnosis, treatment advances with dapsone, and the social stigma that still hampers reintegration. Government, missionaries, and Mufulira Round Table aid projects, while calls for education aim to end the disease in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Israel
Jesus and
St. Luke
Jesus
Temple
Zambia
Allah
Central Africa
Jeper
Boma
St. Francis Mission
Solwezi
N. Badovinac
St. Francis Leprosarium
Mycobacterium
Leprae
Ministry of Health
World Health Organization
St. Francis
Jogen
Cornelia
Mufulira Round Table
Round Table
Father Joseph
Briren