Abstract

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease, predominantly affecting the skin and peripheral nerves, and is completely curable with multidrug therapy. Considering the global estimates, there is no doubt that disease-related control activities have significantly improved in endemic nations due to the campaigns at different levels and the integration of the disease-specific activities with the general health services, as a result of which diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of the disease have improved. A number of global strategies have been launched by the World Health Organization to support all nations to strengthen their routine prevention and control activities. In conclusion, leprosy is a major public health concern in endemic nations and there is an immense need to improve the detection rates and ensure the expansion of the treatment. In addition, there is a great need to empower the affected people, to eventually improve their integration into society.

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