Government Concerned as 154 Children Found Among 2,409 Leprosy Patients; Pledges Inter-Agency Coordination The government has pledged to control leprosy by placing the risk among children at the highest priority. Following recently published data showing that 154 out of a total of 2,409 leprosy patients are children, the government has taken this seriously and committed to controlling it. Stakeholders stated that leprosy is not just a health problem but a serious issue linked to psychological, social, economic, and human rights aspects. They noted that although Nepal declared leprosy elimination in 2010, the outbreak has resurfaced in 16 districts. Stakeholders emphasized...