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NHM aims to eliminate leprosy through NLEP by 2030

Shimla: The Government Spokesperson said that under the National Health Mission, National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) is being implemented for the patients suffering from Leprosy. It aims to eliminate leprosy from every district of the Nation by 2030. He informed that the State of Himachal Pradesh has already eliminated leprosy by achieving the prevalence rate of less than 1 per 10,000 population in the year 2000.
The Government Spokesperson informed that the total number of new leprosy cases as detected from 1st April 2021 to 31st January 2022 is 101. The maximum numbers of 29 cases were reported from the district Solan, followed by 18 from district Shimla, 12 from district Kangra, 9 from district Chamba, 8 from district Una. The 7 new cases of leprosy were detected in district Bilaspur, 6 in district Mandi, 5 in district Sirmaur, 4 in district Hamirpur and 3 in district Kinnaur. He added that no cases of leprosy were detected in district Kullu and Lahaul & Spiti.
The Government Spokesperson told that the active case detection and regular surveillance activity is being conducted by ASHA worker, in the villages where leprosy cases have been detected in last 3 years. This is to ensure detection of leprosy cases at an early stage in order to prevent any further disabilities. He said that the ASHA workers are provided an incentive for detecting new leprosy cases with or without disability @ Rs. 250 and Rs. 200 per case. He added that the contacts of leprosy patients are also traced and provided free treatment post exposure with single dose of Rifampicin in order to prevent further transmission in the community.
The Government Spokesperson further added that the treatment of leprosy being provided free of cost and available at all Primary Health centres. The microcellular rubber (MCR) footwear are provided to the leprosy patients twice a year. He said to ensure complete treatment of leprosy patients, ASHA workers are incentivised.

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