Archive · 9 Dec 2025

632 New Leprosy Cases Detected in Maharashtra

632 New Leprosy Cases Detected in Maharashtra

Doctors in Maharashtra, India, found 632 new cases of leprosy in just two weeks.

This was part of a big health check-up to find the disease early.

Most people found with leprosy didn't have any visible signs of the disease.

The check-up happened in three cities: Pune, Satara, and Solapur.

In total, more than 5,000 new cases were found across the whole state.

The doctors say finding leprosy early helps people get better treatment.

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