Leprosy cases in Odisha declining, state govt informs HC
There is also a decline of absolute number of Grade-2 deformity (G2D) from 200 cases in 2019-20 to 178 in 2020-21 and 164 in 2021-22, the State government informed the Orissa High Court.
There is also a decline of absolute number of Grade-2 deformity (G2D) from 200 cases in 2019-20 to 178 in 2020-21 and 164 in 2021-22, the State government informed the Orissa High Court.
Even though the number of leprosy cases have steadily declined worldwide, an estimated two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half, said World Health Organization (WHO).
