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SCHIZOPHRENIA: VICTIMS OF MADNESS, ILLNESS OR STIGMA? Surgeon Captain Asif Iqbal Ahmed,

Surgeon Captain Asif Iqbal Ahmed, MBBS, MD (Psy) Founder, PsyCare                Mankind has known schizophrenia for thousands of years, its descriptions being given by ancient Greek Physicians. However, it emerged as a medical condition worthy of study and treatment only in the 18th century. By the 19th century it was viewed as insanity or madness, …

The War against Leprosy: Mission to Eradicate Discrimination & Stigma

‘Global Appeal 2017’ Summit 29–30 January 2017, New Delhi   The War against Leprosy:‘Mission to Eradicate Discrimination & Stigma’   From isolation to socio-economic acceptance of the leprosy-affected persons. The way the world sees the affected people has undergone a paradigm transformation. New Delhi, 24th January 2017:Leprosy is still a big concern for India as …

The Monk who sold the Rape Victim – Chawm Ganguly

And the 10 utterly revolting, insensitive statements that follow: No News Bulletin seems to be complete without a customary rape. Another little girl violated. Another harrowing “tale”: of inhuman brutality. Another “case”: of the perverts seeking out their victims as we watch, dumbfounded by the sheer bestiality involved. Another “incident”:  that numbs us to disbelief, …