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Leprosy no longer a dreaded disease in Sri Lanka ­– Minister - DailyNews

· By Mavan perera
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It has been stated that since 1995, leprosy is no longer a dreaded disease in Sri Lanka and is spread more by ignorance than by the severity of the disease which cannot be eradicated due to various misconceptions in society, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said.

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