Maharashtra reports average of 49 new Leprosy cases daily - datasurfr Maharashtra reports average of 49 new Leprosy cases daily - datasurfr
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LowIndia2024-01-04T00:00:00Z

According to reports, an average of 49 people in Maharashtra were diagnosed with leprosy every day from April to December 2023. The state health department recorded 13,410 cases during these nine months, with 6,679 cases detected during the leprosy case detection campaign conducted from 20 November to 06 December. The campaign also revealed 3.48 lakh suspected cases, which will be confirmed in the coming days.

Health officials attribute the high numbers to workers migrating from other states, the stigma associated with the disease, and its endemicity in seven districts in Maharashtra, including Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, and Nandurabar. The data shows that the maximum number of cases were detected in Chandrapur (487), followed by Palghar (442), Yavatmal (363), Gadchiroli (354), Amravati (325), Jalgaon (319), and Thane (302).

• The special leprosy campaign supplements routine surveillance by focusing on detecting hidden and suspected cases.
• Paramedical staff conduct door-to-door visits, identifying potential patients based on preliminary symptoms.
• Suspected patients undergo confirmation for infection through a combination of clinical diagnosis and laboratory testing.

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