Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis in a few words

Leishmaniasis, or "leprosy of the mountains" as it is called in Nicaragua, prevails in isolated regions that are difficult to get to. Four main variants exist and the worst of these causes death if it is not treated in time.
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How to treat leishmaniasis

On average, the cost of treating a patient is €135. Our Foundation also started the campaign against leishmaniasis. It is a long-term battle. Treating patients is not the sole criterion. It is crucial to actually track them down as well.
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Leishmaniasis today

Every year throughout the world, about 600,000 new cases of the disease are registered. Although it rages in eighty different countries, 90% of cases are crammed into just a few regions. These are usually remote and hard to get to.
The current situation