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Health
J&K Govt Makes Leprosy Notifiable
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 15 Jul 2026, 07:18 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared leprosy a notifiable disease, making it mandatory to report all cases across the Union Territory. This move aims to track and control the spread of the disease.
The Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to declare leprosy a notifiable disease is a significant step towards controlling the spread of the disease. With this move, all healthcare providers will be required to report every case of leprosy to the authorities, enabling the government to track the disease and take necessary measures to prevent its spread. This decision is expected to improve the overall healthcare system in the Union Territory.