International Leprosy Association -
History of Leprosy

  • International Leprosy Association -
    History of Leprosy

    Database

    Coast Hospital (later Prince Henry Hospital)

    Location

    Category Leprosarium
    Country Australia
    Address Little Bay, New South Wales

    Notes

    Established 1881.
    Name was changed to commemorate 1934 visit of HRH Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
    Built at a distance from Sydney due to the treatment of people suffering from contagious diseases, such as typhoid, leprosy and small pox.
    Now operates as a general hospital.

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