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Leprosy remains a problem in Timor-Leste, especially in Oecussi District, an isolated Timorese enclave inside Indonesia. Leprosy is endemic in Timor Leste, where the disease has been difficult to catch in its early stages due to poor health infrastructure
Chad Bouchard/IRIN

  • Leprosy remains a problem in Timor-Leste, especially in Oecussi District, an isolated Timorese enclave inside Indonesia. Leprosy is endemic in Timor Leste, where the disease has been difficult to catch in its early stages due to poor health infrastructure

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  • Credits Chad Bouchard/IRIN
  • Themes Health
  • Regions Timor-Leste

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