Delhi health officials to report every new leprosy case under new surveillance rule
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:26 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Delhi government has issued an order requiring all healthcare providers to report each newly diagnosed leprosy case to authorities. The measure aims to strengthen disease surveillance, enable early detection and improve treatment compliance across the national capital. Officials say the step will help curb the spread of the disease.
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