Tag: Neglected Tropical Diseases
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India’s Leprosy Triumph: 99% Drop in Prevalence Over 44 Years
India’s Landmark Progress Against Leprosy India is reporting a remarkable public health success: a 99% reduction in the prevalence of leprosy (Hansen’s disease) per 10,000 population over the last 44 years. The government says the country’s prevalence has fallen from 57.2 per 10,000 in 1981 to 0.57 per 10,000 in 2025, alongside a 98% drop…
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India’s Leprosy Triumph: 99% Plunge in Prevalence Over 44 Years
India Achieves a Remarkable Decline in Leprosy Prevalence India has witnessed an extraordinary public health achievement in leprosy control, reporting a 99% drop in prevalence per 10,000 population and a 98% reduction in active cases under treatment over the last 44 years. The government’s official statement highlights how domestic policy, early diagnosis, and universal access…