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India sees a 15.07% rise in leprosy cases in 2021-22 but funds for eradication halve

As of January 2023, India had 88,278 active cases of leprosy. At 17,014, Maharashtra has the highest number of cases, followed by Bihar at 11,318.

March 27, 2023 / 13:18 IST
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At 17,014, Maharashtra has the most number of cases of leprosy, followed by Bihar at 11,318.
At 17,014, Maharashtra has the most number of cases of leprosy, followed by Bihar at 11,318.
Sreedev Krishnakumar
first published: Mar 27, 2023 01:12 pm

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