3,832 children diagnosed with leprosy as India targets interruption of transmission by 2027

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India reported 3,832 children diagnosed with leprosy, including 37 who already had Grade-2 disability when diagnosed. The figures raise concerns about delayed detection and continuing transmission as the country aims to interrupt transmission by 2027.

Thirty-seven had already developed Grade-2 disability at diagnosis, raising questions over delayed detection and continuing transmission