Malappuram: Malappuram district has seen a notable increase in leprosy cases this month, with a total of 18 individuals being diagnosed. The District Medical Officer, Dr. Renuka, has reported that this group comprises three children and fifteen adults. Throughout the year, a total of nine children and 38 adults have been diagnosed with leprosy in the district. All affected individuals are receiving treatment through multi-drug therapy to combat leprosy.
This wave of leprosy cases was identified as part of the ongoing Balamithra 2.0 campaign, an initiative aimed at the early detection and treatment of leprosy in children. The campaign, which was launched on September 20 and will run until November 30, includes training for school teachers, Anganwadi workers, and Asha workers. Under the programme, children are subjected to screening tests, ensuring that any potential cases are identified promptly.
In addition to early detection, the Balamithra programme also seeks to provide free expert treatment to those displaying leprosy symptoms. It was through this proactive campaign that the latest cases of leprosy were detected in the district. It is important to note that leprosy is a disease that can be entirely cured with multi-drug therapy when detected early.
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