Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae which mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract and the eyes. It is curable and treatment provided in the early stages averts disability. India accounts for the highest cases of leprosy, followed by Brazil and Indonesia, according to the Times of India. January […]

Today is World Leprosy Day –  January 31, 2010 David Archuleta supports Rising Star Outreach in so many different ways! With the much needed attention on the crisis in Haiti, we sometimes forget there are still so many people all over the world who need our help. Perhaps we can find it in our hearts to […]