IRAQ'S SOLE LEPER COLONY

The Lt Lepers colony, established in the 1950s by the WHO, was once home to 200 people but now only seven remain. Residents face severe challenges due to lack of electricity and basic amenities. Despite common myths, leprosy is not contagious and is treatable with antibiotics, yet remains a problem for the poorest. The colony's remote location makes it difficult to receive aid, and their appeals for basic needs like electricity and water often go unanswered in war-torn Iraq.

What organization established the Lt Lepers colony in the 1950s?

• Doctors Without Borders

• Red Cross

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

How many people currently reside in the Lt Lepers colony?

• 100

• 7

• 50

• 200

What is a common misconception about leprosy?

• It is highly contagious

• It is a viral infection

• It affects only children

• It is incurable

What is the primary reason the residents' appeals for better living conditions go unanswered?

• Lack of awareness

• War-torn conditions in Iraq

• Insufficient funding

• Government restrictions

What basic amenities are the residents of the colony requesting?

• Internet and cable TV

• Transportation and schools

• Electricity and running water

• Air conditioning and heating