Celebration

In conjunction with the recent World Leprosy Day, I would like to present a case we encountered just last week. I've got a verbal consent from the patient to use his picture for educational purpose.

This gentleman presented with complaint of facial swelling and redness of nearly one year duration. He had seen many doctors in the health clinics and GPs, but each time he was treated as having allergic reaction or angioedema.

He was then referred to us for further management. Just a "glance" at him while he walked into the clinic, confirmed that he was having Lepromatous Leprosy.

Today, the state health department held a public talk and a medical camp in the district level to educate the public. We were invited to participate.

A voluntary worker today.

This month, other than the CNY and Valentine's day, the medical community also commemorate,
World Cancer Day, 4th February 2008.
World Childhood Cancer Day, 16th February 2008.

Next month:
World Kidney Day, 13th March 2008.
World Down Syndrome Day, 21st March 2008.
World Tuberculosis Day, 24th March 2008.