Latest Anti Leprosy Day News & Updates

Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) On the eve of Anti Leprosy Day, Gujarat has reported significant progress in its fight against leprosy, bringing disease prevalence below the elimination threshold of one case per 10,000 population in 25 districts, officials said on Thursday. Over the past three years, more than 11,640 persons have been diagnosed early and linked to free treatment, reflecting sustained public health efforts by the state government.State Health department data up to December 2025 shows …