For decades, leprosy was misunderstood.

Feb 2, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments

For decades, leprosy was misunderstood. Its stigma isolates lives more painfully than the disease itself.

In Culion, this history reminds us why compassion must always guide public health and social action.

Today, the Culion Foundation Inc. continues to champion truth, healing, and human dignity.

Leprosy is ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž. The real challenge is stigma.

Together, let us destroy stigma and build a future rooted in understanding, respect, and inclusion.

#CFI50 #BreakTheStigma #LeprosyisCurable #SpreadFactsNotFear

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