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India Falls Short of Leprosy Control Targets

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  • New Cases: India reported 91,783 new leprosy cases, compared with the projected 65,000 — about 41.2% higher.
  • Child Cases: The country recorded 3,832 child cases against a target of 2,000 — about 91.6% higher.
  • Other Indicators: The Grade 2 Disability (G2D) rate was 1.34 per million, against a target of 1 per million. Only 148 districts achieved interrupted transmission, against a target of 300.
  • Importance: The figures point to continuing challenges in early detection, treatment and prevention of leprosy transmission.
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