750 leprosy colonies in India still remain segregated from mainstream society: Official

"The great scandal of the 21st century is that leprosy still exists," says Dr. Helena Pyz, who has lived in India for almost four decades, treating lepers and supporting their children, who are also affected by the stigma of their parents' disease, to Vatican Radio. The last Sunday in January is World Leprosy Day. In 2023, more than 182 cases will be recorded worldwide. The article Polish leprosy doctor: integration is growing, but leprosy still…

750 leprosy colonies in India still remain segregated from mainstream society: Official

There are still 750 leprosy colonies in India that need to be integrated into mainstream society, according to S Govindaraj, Commissioner at CCPD. Officials, experts, and advocates at a World Leprosy Day seminar called for collective efforts to end discrimination, improve early detection, and ensure comprehensive rehabilitation.