Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh's Leprosy Detection Campaign: 66.5 Lakh Screened
Andhra Pradesh is doing a big check-up for leprosy.
They've looked at over 66 lakh people so far.
If someone might have leprosy, they get a closer look.
The government helps people with leprosy by giving them free medicine and money for treatment.
They also teach people how to prevent leprosy.
66,52,563 people screened in Andhra Pradesh's Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC)
5,085 individuals referred for re-examination due to suspected symptoms
Campaign to continue till 30th of the month, 7 am to 9 am daily
Suspected cases referred to nearby Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
Free Multi-Drug Treatment (MDT) provided to leprosy patients
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh's health department, ASHA workers, male volunteers, leprosy patients
- What
- Conducting a Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC)
- When
- Campaign started and will continue till the 30th of the month
- Where
- Door-to-door across Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To detect and treat leprosy, prevent disabilities, and raise awareness
- Campaign Name
- Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC)
- People Screened
- 66,52,563
- Suspected Cases Referred
- 5,085
- Campaign Duration
- Till 30th of the month
- Free Treatment for Leprosy Patients
- Multi-Drug Treatment (MDT)
- Assistance for Treatment
- ₹6,000 during treatment, ₹3,000 each for first and second follow-ups
- Reconstructive Surgery Assistance
- ₹12,000