Episode

Horizon: The New Face of Leprosy

Name: Horizon: The New Face of Leprosy
Released: 1986-03-03
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This episode of Horizon documents leprosy in the USA and India with a focus on medical developments for it's cure and control.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 23
Episode: Episode 8
Air date: 1986-03-03
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The New Face of Leprosy is Episode 8 in 1986 of Horizon. It aired on 1986-03-03. The runtime is 60 min.

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