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Leprosy detection drive to be held in Raigad district from Nov 17 to Dec 2

During the campaign, Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and volunteers will visit 5,06,841 households, covering a total population of 23,30,871 across the district. The drive will include 100 per cent screening in rural areas

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Citizens have been urged not to fear or misunderstand the disease and to extend full cooperation to the visiting health workers. Representational pic

Citizens have been urged not to fear or misunderstand the disease and to extend full cooperation to the visiting health workers. Representational pic

The Raigad District administration will conduct a Leprosy Detection Campaign from November 17 to December 2 as part of efforts to achieve ‘Zero Leprosy Transmission’ in the district by 2027.

During the campaign, Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and volunteers will visit 5,06,841 households, covering a total population of 23,30,871 across the district. The drive will include 100 per cent screening in rural areas and 30 per cent screening of the at-risk population in urban areas.

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