RUVUMA, Aug. 4 -- LUNDO Island is a small, 20-hectare island located in the middle of Lake Nyasa, approximately a 45-minute boat ride from the town of Mbambabay or just 10 minutes from Lipingo Village in Lipingo Ward, Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region.

Beyond its natural beauty and appeal as a habitat for wildlife and diverse bird species, the island carries a deep historical significance. According to the Ruvuma Region website, Lundo Island is more than just a landmass in the lake; it serves as a living memorial to the impacts of war and colonial rule.

After the Majimaji Rebellion, which lasted from 1905 to 1907, German colonial authorities designated the island as a leprosy quarantine centre.

Beginning in 1908, people afflicted with lepr...