Patnaik stressed early diagnosis, rapid treatment, and aggressive surveillance as the backbone of elimination efforts
Health Ministry reviews progress, highlights targeted interventions in high-burden states, and calls for stronger surveillance and stigma reduction to achieve a leprosy-free India
Cadila Pharmaceuticals was felicitated during the plenary session of the 21st International Leprosy Congress
India accounts for more than half (almost 60%) of new leprosy cases worldwide, despite being declared ‘leprosy-free’ in 2005.
The campaign aims to bring back focus on leprosy case detection, treatment and rehabilitation; especially in the context of neglect brought in by Covid-19 pandemic
Ivermectin Tablets USP, 3 mg, are prescription anti-parasitic medications primarily indicated for treating parasitic worm infections in humans
TB Alliance will continue to lead clinical development, while Lupin will leverage its global manufacturing, regulatory, and supply chain expertise to ensure the drug reaches patients worldwide
TB treatment coverage in India increased by 32% in the last eight years from 53% in 2015 to 85% in 2023
The CDCCs are strategically positioned in regions identified as high-impact areas
Lays Foundation Stone of 6 new facilities at AIIMS Bhopal and inaugurates a slew of facilities in Madhya Pradesh
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