Leprosy: A Stander-by Public Health Contender in the Hard to Reach Communities along the Eastern Zone of Tanzania

Authors

  • Madoshi, PB

  • Karuhanga

  • TA

  • Kaale

  • SE

  • Jullu

  • BS

  • Rev. Fr. Mpinge

  • S

Keywords:

nazareth ifakara, leprosy, SFUCHAS, public health, kilombero

Abstract

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How to Cite

Leprosy: A Stander-by Public Health Contender in the Hard to Reach Communities along the Eastern Zone of Tanzania. (2023). Global Journal of Medical Research, 23(F1), 35-41. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/102268

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Leprosy: A Stander-by Public Health Contender in the Hard to Reach Communities along the Eastern Zone of Tanzania

Published

2023-02-06

How to Cite

Leprosy: A Stander-by Public Health Contender in the Hard to Reach Communities along the Eastern Zone of Tanzania. (2023). Global Journal of Medical Research, 23(F1), 35-41. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/102268