Delhi plans to make leprosy notifiable forcing all hospitals to report cases for early treatment

Published on 1 May 2026

Hospitals will have to report every suspected case

Delhi is set to declare leprosy a notifiable disease under the Delhi Epidemic Diseases Act, meaning hospitals must report cases to authorities. The move aims to strengthen surveillance, speed up early MDT treatment, and help trace patients who may be hidden from the system. India accounts for a large share of new global leprosy cases, driving the urgency.

Delhi’s health department seeks approval to declare leprosy notifiable
Hospitals will be required to report suspected and confirmed cases
Reporting will support surveillance and early MDT treatment
The plan targets tracing people not yet diagnosed

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Delhi plans to make leprosy notifiable forcing all hospitals to report cases for early treatment

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