Prevalence rate of leprosy in three Karnataka districts higher than national average
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Prevalence rate of leprosy in three Karnataka districts higher than national average

The Hindu  

Although Karnataka is considered a low leprosy endemic State, the prevalence rate in three districts — Koppal, Vijayanagara, and Ballari — continues to be higher than the national average of 0.6%. With a marginal rise in the number of new cases detected in the last two years, the overall prevalence rate has also gone up from 0.31% in 2022-2023 to 0.33% in 2023-2024. However, the percentage of multibacillary leprosy cases among the new cases detected since 2022-2023 has reduced. Completely curable if detected early Rekha S., State in-charge Joint Director, told The Hindu that leprosy is a non-fatal but a deformity causing disease.

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11 new cases diagnosed in Tiruchi district’s leprosy detection campaign
3 weeks, 2 days ago

11 new cases diagnosed in Tiruchi district’s leprosy detection campaign

The Hindu  

The two-week long Leprosy Case Detection Campaign 2025 that was carried out recently as part of the Statewide initiative to eliminate the infectious disease has resulted in the diagnosis of 11 cases in Tiruchi district. The campaign, carried out by the Deputy Director of Medical Services Leprosy office from February 13 to 28, used the services of over 400 health …

Leprosy cases detection camps to be held till February 28
1 month, 1 week ago

Leprosy cases detection camps to be held till February 28

The Hindu  

As part of the 14-day Leprosy Case Detection Campaign 2025, leprosy case detection camps are being held in 10 taluks and within the Corporation limits until February 28. Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara, in a release, stated that both the Central and State governments are working towards leprosy elimination by 2027. Individuals exhibiting hypopigmented skin patches with loss of sensation, inability …

Leprosy detection campaign begins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Leprosy detection campaign begins

The Hindu  

Local administration authorities in the district launched the 14-day Leprosy Case Detection Campaign 2025 on Thursday as part of the Statewide initiative to eliminate the infectious disease. A total of 18,192 searchers in 133 rural blocks and 4,332 searchers in 27 urban areas of Tamil Nadu will take up intensive house-to-house screening from February 13 to 28 as part of …

Govt to employ targeted containment to stop transmission of leprosy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Govt to employ targeted containment to stop transmission of leprosy

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry is looking at a more targeted approach to containing leprosy in India after having achieved the status of elimination of leprosy as a public health problem as per the World Health Organization’s criteria of less than 1 case per 10,000 population at the national level in 2005. Aradhana Patnaik, additional secretary and mission director, National Health …

World Leprosy Day observed at Stanley Hospital
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

World Leprosy Day observed at Stanley Hospital

The Hindu  

An awareness programme to mark “World Leprosy Day” was conducted at Government Stanley Medical College Hospital on Thursday. At SMCH, management of resistant lepra reactions is done and trophic ulcers due to leprosy are managed with advanced techniques such as growth factor administration of platelet rich plasma, autohemotherapy and insulin dressing. Disability prevention and medical rehabilitation programmes are conducted every …

Campaign for leprosy case detection begins
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Campaign for leprosy case detection begins

The Hindu  

Kerala is on the verge of eradicating leprosy, the prevalence of which is consistently coming down in the State, Health Minister Veena George said. Launching the sixth phase of the fortnight-long active leprosy case detection campaign, Aswamedham 6.0, across the State on Thursday, Ms. George said that the intensive case detection drive by trained teams of health workers through home …

In Karnataka, prevalence rate of leprosy in three districts continues to remain higher than national average
1 month, 4 weeks ago

In Karnataka, prevalence rate of leprosy in three districts continues to remain higher than national average

The Hindu  

Although Karnataka is considered a low leprosy endemic State, the prevalence rate in three districts — Koppal, Vijayanagara, and Ballari — continues to be higher than the national average of 0.6%. With a marginal rise in the number of new cases detected over the past two years, the overall prevalence rate has also gone up from 0.31% in 2022-2023 to …

Leprosy case detection campaign begins in Alappuzha
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Leprosy case detection campaign begins in Alappuzha

The Hindu  

The Health department kickstarted Ashwamedham 6.0, a leprosy case detection campaign, in Alappuzha district on Thursday. The drive, which will continue till February 12, will see 1,957 teams, each comprising a specially trained ASHA worker and a male volunteer, visiting 6.11 lakh houses in the district and conducting skin examinations. Health department officials said that those showing symptoms of the …

Health officials to begin door-to-door screening on deformities in Vellore, nearby districts from January 30
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Health officials to begin door-to-door screening on deformities in Vellore, nearby districts from January 30

The Hindu  

The Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine will begin household checking of any deformities and infections related to leprosy among residents in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts, starting from January 30, which coincides with World Anti-leprosy Day. Health officials said that the ongoing anti-leprosy week celebrations by the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine have provided an …

Leprosy case detection campaign to begin on January 30 in Kerala
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Leprosy case detection campaign to begin on January 30 in Kerala

The Hindu  

The sixth phase of the State Health department’s leprosy case detection campaign, Aswamedham 6.0, begins across the State on Thursday. Health workers’ teams will make home visits continuously for a fortnight from January 30 till February 12 as part of active surveillance for the detection of hidden and untreated cases of leprosy in the community. New cases Though the number …

How India can destigmatise, bid goodbye to leprosy
2 months ago

How India can destigmatise, bid goodbye to leprosy

India Today  

India reports around 100,000 new leprosy cases every year—over half the global numbers—with almost 5 per cent of these patients inflicted with disabilities that many worsen over time. On World Leprosy Day, Dr Ashok Agarwal, CEO of NLR India, a not-for-profit working with people and families affected by leprosy, shares some lesser-known truths about the disease in India. An assessment …

30 new leprosy cases detected in Dakshina Kannada
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2 months ago

30 new leprosy cases detected in Dakshina Kannada

The Hindu  

In all, 30 new leprosy cases were detected in Dakshina Kannada between April and December, 2024. Addressing presspersons, he said that the new cases detected are in preliminary stages with the victims exhibiting skin patches but not any physical deformity. Dr. Sudarshan said that 16 of 30 persons – in the age group of 30 to 50 years – are …

Over 1.8 lakh new leprosy cases reported across more than 100 countries in 2023: WHO
2 months ago

Over 1.8 lakh new leprosy cases reported across more than 100 countries in 2023: WHO

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As many as 1,82,815 new leprosy cases were reported across more than 100 countries in 2023, with 95 per cent of these cases concentrated in 23 global priority countries, said the WHO on Saturday. Alarmingly, over 5 per cent of the new cases reported with Grade 2 Disability, highlighting delays in detection, said the World Health Organisation on …

Leprosy cases come down in Kozhikode in three years
2 months, 1 week ago

Leprosy cases come down in Kozhikode in three years

The Hindu  

The number of reported leprosy cases in Kozhikode district has considerably declined in the past three years, according to Health department officials. Of the 25 cases, all except one is multi-bacillary leprosy, a severe form of the disease. Meanwhile, the district administration is planning to conduct the sixth edition of ‘Aswamedham’, the State-level leprosy detection campaign, from January 30 to …

The leprosy story: India’s path towards a stigma-free society
3 months, 1 week ago

The leprosy story: India’s path towards a stigma-free society

The Hindu  

From growing up as a child shunned in her school to becoming a single mother fighting to secure a future for her son, Rubina Singh, a 48-year-old single mother has had a journey that exemplifies the strength required to rise above prejudice. In rural India, individuals suffering from leprosy are still largely marginalised and are denied access to basic human …

UP sees 45% rise in new leprosy case detection: Survey
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UP sees 45% rise in new leprosy case detection: Survey

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW New leprosy case detection went up by 45% in Uttar Pradesh as screening was intensified and survey area increased. Among 54,6323 suspected cases, 1,913 tested positive for leprosy, which is 597 cases more than 2023, when 1,316 cases were reported from among 1,12,124 suspected cases, said state leprosy officer. “Among 54,323 suspected cases, 1,913 tested positive for leprosy, which …

A leprosy endemic? So far this year, eight people got leprosy in Florida
1 year, 8 months ago

A leprosy endemic? So far this year, eight people got leprosy in Florida

Raw Story  

Leprosy, the infectious disease most commonly known for its biblical associations, has become more common in Florida, researchers warn. In 2020, the Sunshine State was among the states with the highest number of leprosy cases, contributing to evidence that the infection is becoming endemic in the southeastern region of the country, according to a journal published in an August edition …

World Leprosy Day: Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding the Condition
2 years, 2 months ago

World Leprosy Day: Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding the Condition

News 18  

Leprosy, a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, was discovered in 1873. Early intervention not only averts leprosy-related problems, but also stops the disease’s transmission because after 72 hours of Multi-Drug Therapy treatment, patients are no longer contagious. It has been proven that leprosy can be effectively stopped by early diagnosis and treatment.” Dr Batra and Dr Gupta reveal …

Leprosy detection fell during pandemic: report
3 years, 1 month ago

Leprosy detection fell during pandemic: report

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing recommendations on social distancing and lockdowns caused a fall of 62.5% in the detection of active leprosy cases between April and September 2020 when compared with the previous year’s corresponding period in four States — Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. The latest report by the Leprosy Mission Trust India, “The Pandemic and …

Did detection of leprosy fall during the pandemic? | In Focus podcast
3 years, 1 month ago

Did detection of leprosy fall during the pandemic? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

It’s an ancient disease that has been mentioned in history across the world, but one that is now largely forgotten. As per data, in 2020-21, the country saw 65, 147 new cases of leprosy, down from 1,14,451 cases in 2019-20 -- but whether this data is a reflection of ground reality is not known, as the Covid-19 pandemic hampered detection …

Lockdown worsens condition of leprosy patients
4 years, 1 month ago

Lockdown worsens condition of leprosy patients

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The health of those suffering from leprosy worsened in 2020 and more than 50,000 of them did not have proper access to medicines due to the lockdown. Those who were living in secluded leprosy colonies faced a lot of difficulty as they were already socially deprived and food and other essentials took time to reach them. There are about …

Do More Detected Cases Mean Leprosy Is Making a Comeback in India?
6 years, 2 months ago

Do More Detected Cases Mean Leprosy Is Making a Comeback in India?

The Quint  

Places such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Odisha, West Bengal and Lakshadweep, which were at the forefront of elimination targets, are now among the worst affected. Kerala, for instance, which has the best health indicators in India and once had the lowest rates of leprosy, now has a large number of leprosy patients –probably because of the high …

A Heartbreaking Look At Leprosy In 2017
7 years, 11 months ago

A Heartbreaking Look At Leprosy In 2017

Huff Post  

This article is part of HuffPost’s Project Zero campaign, a yearlong series on neglected tropical diseases and efforts to fight them. Still, she says she feels “very lucky.” Unlike many other patients at the center, some of whom are in wheelchairs, leprosy didn’t mar her face or paralyze her fingers permanently. Lettyar Tun Even though Su Myant Sandar escaped some …

Formulate Policy To Eradicate Leprosy In A Month : SC To Centre
8 years, 1 month ago

Formulate Policy To Eradicate Leprosy In A Month : SC To Centre

Live Law  

Acting on a visually challenged lawyer Pankaj Sinha’s petition, the Supreme Court today directed the Centre to formulate a policy to eradicate leprosy and asked it to file the scheme before the court in four weeks after taking on board all states also.“The report submitted by the Centre cites various categories of leprosy patients. Earlier the bench pulled up the …

Formulate Policy To Eradicate Leprosy In A Month : SC To Centre
8 years, 1 month ago

Formulate Policy To Eradicate Leprosy In A Month : SC To Centre

Live Law  

Acting on a visually challenged lawyer Pankaj Sinha’s petition, the Supreme Court today directed the Centre to formulate a policy to eradicate leprosy and asked it to file the scheme before the court in four weeks after taking on board all states also.“The report submitted by the Centre cites various categories of leprosy patients. Earlier the bench pulled up the …

Leprosy should be monitored closely, say volunteers
9 years, 1 month ago

Leprosy should be monitored closely, say volunteers

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: On the occasion of World Leprosy Eradication day on Saturday, people associated with leprosy eradication have demanded a continuous monitoring programme to curb the growth of the disease. Though statistics from the National Leprosy Eradication Programme reveals a minimum of 0.38/10000 people in Tamil Nadu, experts have a different tale. The disease, which is considered as eradicated in the …

Leprosy weeded out in India
19 years, 1 month ago

Leprosy weeded out in India

Hindustan Times  

With the prevalence rate dropping to 0.95 cases per 10,000 population, leprosy has been eliminated from India, announced health minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday. Unlike eradication, which means wiping out the disease for good — as was done in the case of small pox — elimination is a term used to define an occurrence rate of less than one case …

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