Nepal Leprosy Factsheet

What basic facts you need to know ? World Leprosy Day 2025: “Unite, Act, and Eliminate Leprosy” How was the Global Situation in 2023? What were the milestones of the …

Overview Leprosy, also known as Hanssen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. Following continuous efforts from the Government of Nepal, leprosy was eliminated …