Leprosy is an ancient disease that currently infects more than 200 000 people each year. For more than three decades, Novartis and the Novartis Foundation has been working to reduce the incidence of leprosy, and the Novartis Foundation recently helped establish the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy in an effort to eliminate the disease.
Newly released survey findings shed light on the daily challenges associated with cataracts and the emotional benefits of improved vision after surgery. Nearly all survey respondents said they would recommend cataract surgery based on their personal experiences.
More than 300 million people live with asthma globally, and 6 million do not adequately control their symptoms. In a new European survey of nearly 1,000 severe asthma patients, 88% reported the condition impacted their daily lives, and almost the same amount (84%) said asthma limited their physical activity.
