leprosy transmission
Health
India Reports 91,783 New Leprosy Cases in 2025-26
India recorded 91,783 new leprosy cases in 2025-26, exceeding projections and highlighting concerns over childhood infections and disability.
Health
India Records 3,832 New Child Leprosy Cases in 2025-26
India recorded 3,832 new child leprosy cases in 2025-26, including 37 with Grade-2 disability, as the country targets transmission interruption by 2027.
