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India Launches Nationwide Leprosy Screening to Achieve Zero Transmission by 2027
15 Nov
Summary
- 65,832 teams formed to screen 100% of rural and 30% of urban population
- 13,166 supervisors monitoring 1.73 crore households survey
- Goal is to find hidden cases and dispel myths to stop disease spread
As of 2025-11-15T06:31:54+00:00, the Indian government has launched a nationwide leprosy screening campaign to identify and treat hidden cases across the country. The massive effort involves over 8.66 crore people being screened, covering 100% of the rural population and nearly 30% of the urban population.
To carry out this extensive survey, 65,832 teams have been formed, each consisting of an ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker and a male volunteer. Additionally, 13,166 supervisors will be monitoring the field teams as they visit 1.73 crore households, surveying 20 houses per day in rural areas and 25-30 houses in urban areas.
