Leishmaniasis — Syria
Officials at Hajin Hospital are reporting a widespread surge of cutaneous leishmaniasis, aka Aleppo boil, among children in Hajin and its villages east of Deir ez-Zor, according a Radio Al-kul report. It is reported that 1750 cases among children have been seen this year [2020] in the area and demonstrates the need for urgent medical intervention.
Leishmaniasis lesions require lengthy and expensive treatment because the medication is imported. It is difficult for the people to treat
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