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110 leprosy cases detected inside Kathmandu metropolis in FY 2022/23

KATHMANDU, March 8:  The Kathmandu metropolis reported 110 cases of leprosy in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8:  The Kathmandu metropolis reported 110 cases of leprosy in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23.


According to a study conducted by the Leprosy Control and Disabilities Management Section under the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Department of Health Services, leprosy cases were detected inside the metropolis area during the period. 


The study was supported by various government and non-government organizations.   


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Subsequently, an NGO called NLR Nepal has launched an awareness programme on leprosy in participation with the local representatives, health employees and volunteers.  


Information about this infectious disease, its major consequence: physical impairment, and ways for its cure have been focused in the programme. 


According to NLR Nepal executive director Bikashman Singh, leprosy is preventable by medicines if it is timely detected and intervened. 


Leprosy is caused by a bacteria called mycobacterium leprae and is primarily transmitted by a respiratory route. However, it is a less communicable disease, according to Singh. 


Section Chief Dr Prashanna Napit said in the fiscal year 2022-23, a total of 2,522 new leprosy patients were found across the country  and the highest  number: 944  was in the Madhesh Province.


(RSS)

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