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Salvaging limbs and lives: A chemist to the rescue

By making chaulmoogra oil injectable, Alice Augusta Ball developed the first practical treatment for leprosy, transforming care for patients around the world

· 7/19/2026, 3:04:15 PM· 2 min read
Salvaging limbs and lives: A chemist to the rescue
By making chaulmoogra oil injectable, Alice Augusta Ball developed the first practical treatment for leprosy, transforming care for patients around the world
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