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Leprosy cases on the rise in Kapilvastu

February 4, 2023 09:30 am

KAPILVASTU, Feb 3: Despite the declaration that leprosy had been eradicated in Kapilvastu 12 years ago, the number of cases has been on the rise in the district. The rise in leprosy cases is attributed to ignorance and the porous border with India.