Leprosy in Nepal: a re-emerging threat

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Abstract

Nepal has long been known as a leprosy endemic country. However, in 2010, the application of World Health Organization guidelines in Nepal led to the misleading determination that leprosy had been ‘eliminated’ there. This misnomer has contributed to the current situation in which leprosy is on the increase. A national active case finding program is urgently required.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)176-181
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Public Health Policy
Volume42
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2021

Keywords

  • Active case finding
  • Hansen’s disease
  • Leprosy
  • Nepal
  • WHO

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