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Delhi plans to declare leprosy a notifiable disease to boost detection and treatment
Updated On: 01 May, 2026 08:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Once notified, hospitals, clinics and individual practitioners will be required to report cases to the District Leprosy Officer. This will enable targeted interventions, timely diagnosis and free treatment through Multi-Drug Therapy at government facilities, according to an official statement
The Delhi Health Department has cleared the proposal, and it is currently awaiting final approval. Representational Pic
The Delhi government is set to declare leprosy a notifiable disease under the Delhi Epidemic Diseases Act, a move aimed at strengthening surveillance, ensuring early detection and improving treatment compliance across the national capital, officials said on Friday, reported PTI.
Proposal cleared, awaiting final approval
The Delhi Health Department has cleared the proposal, and it is currently awaiting final approval.
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