Neglected, isolated: Untold story of Uzuakoli leprosy colony inmates

NG · 2026-05-18 · Vanguard Nigeria

ESTABLISHED in 1932 as a sanctuary for sick and abandoned leprosy patients, the Uzuakoli Leprosy Colony once stood as a beacon of hope for people afflicted with leprosy. The post Neglected, isolated: Untold story of Uzuakoli leprosy colony inmates appeared first on Vanguard News .

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