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- Nepal has a history of being a leprosy endemic country but was inaccurately reported as 'eliminated' in 2010 due to WHO guidelines.
- This mislabeling has resulted in a rise in leprosy cases instead of a decrease.
- There is an urgent need for a national active case finding program to effectively address the increasing leprosy issue.
Article Abstract
Nepal has long been known as a leprosy endemic country. However, in 2010, the application of World Health Organization guidelines in Nepal led to the misleading determination that leprosy had been 'eliminated' there. This misnomer has contributed to the current situation in which leprosy is on the increase. A national active case finding program is urgently required.
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