Syllabus: GS-III
Subject: Medical science and Health
Topic: Pathogens & agents of diseases
Issue: Eradication of Leprosy
Synopsis:
- Government aims at stopping transmission of leprosy at the subnational level by 2027,by shifting from two-drug to three-drug regimen.
Leprosy:
- It is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
- Transmitted: Via droplets from the nose and mouth during close contact.
- Types: PauciBacillary (PB) and Multibacillary (MB) cases.
- Recommended treatment regimen(Multi Drug Therapy) — Dapsone, Rifampicin and Clofazimine(may cause side-effects).
National Leprosy Eradication Programme:
- Centrally sponsored Health Scheme under the National Health Mission of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
- Detect cases of leprosy at an early stage and provide complete treatment, free of cost.
