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The Society for the Lepers of Paraguay needs funds to purchase medicine to cure those in Paraguay who suffer from Hansens Leprosy. Hansens Disease is a difficult disease to control, especially in a
country like Paraguay where leprosy is a social problem. Lack of education still causes
people with Hansens Leprosy to be outcasts. Many people with the disease, who live in the
country, will not report or register their disease, often out of fear of loosing their
jobs. Many times they refuse to be treatment for the same reason. The medicine that is used for the cure of Hansens Disease must be taken for two years. Patronata de Leproso del Paraguay is able to purchase the medicine at a very low price. For just $20 per month ($240 per year) you can help provide a cure for a special child or adult. The Leprosy Sponsorship Program is coordinated through Anibal Fadlala, Vice President of the Patronata de Leproso del Paraguay. |
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In the rural areas leprosy is on the rise. The Patronata de Leproso del
Paraguay (Society for the Lepers of Paraguay) last reported that there are approximately
1,200 adults and children infected with Hansens Leprosy, and this is a low estimate.