leprosy

A person suspected to be infected with monkeypox is confirmed to have leprosy.

In Province 1, Jhapa and Morang are the districts with the highest number of leprosy patients and highest risk of getting it.

Leprosy has been detected among those returning from Gulf countries in Jhapa. At least five returnee migrant workers were diagnosed with leprosy

A social organization has extended financial support to the coronavirus-infected leprosy survivors.