Kavango West commemorates international leprosy day, calls for end to stigma

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2026-01-30

NKURENKURU, 30 January 2026 - The Kavango West Region on Friday commemorated International Leprosy Day under the theme "Leprosy is curable. The real challenge is stigma." (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 30 JAN (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Region commemorated international Leprosy Day on Friday, with regional leaders calling for urgent action to eliminate discrimination and support those affected by the disease.
In his welcoming remarks, Kavango West Regional Chairperson and Nkurenkuru Councillor Fillipus Tenga emphasised the message of this year’s theme, which states that leprosy is curable and the real challenge remains the accompanyi...

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NKURENKURU, 30 January 2026 - The Kavango West Region on Friday commemorated International Leprosy Day under the theme "Leprosy is curable. The real challenge is stigma." (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

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