Despite advances in medical science, leprosy continues to be a public health challenge, especially in the tropics. The ecology, transmission, and pathogenicity of bacilli remain to be poorly understood. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of the leprosy prevention program was severely hampered, resulting in fewer new cases detected and reported in 2020 than in 2019. This emphasized the need for continuous implementation of leprosy control activities, including monitoring and prevention programs, for the global eradication of leprosy. Join us for an exclusive session with Dr.
Ramji Adkekar on “Leprosy: The Current Scenario” on 27 th April 2023, 3:00 PM IST onwards. Stay Tuned for More! Suggested Readings Can You Spot the Rare Manifestation of Leprosy? World Leprosy Day ― Act Now. End Leprosy The Leprosy Stigma – Pushing Myths Away!
