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Romania Reports First Leprosy Cases in 44 Years
12/12/2025
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- Romania reports its first confirmed leprosy cases in 44 years, identifying two Indonesian masseuses at a spa in Cluj.
- The health ministry confirms the patients are aged 21 and 25 and are receiving treatment.
- Two additional individuals are undergoing testing.
- Authorities have closed the spa for investigation.
- Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete reassured spa customers that leprosy requires prolonged exposure for transmission.
