Govt committed to leprosy eradication: UP health minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh

Lucknow, Oct 23 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh will develop a five-year action plan to strengthen early detection of new leprosy cases, prevent transmission, reduce disability and ensure a dignified life for persons affected by leprosy, State Health Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh said on Friday. The plan will focus on identifying priority districts and blocks, training health workers, conducting regular reviews and linking affected persons with essential services, he said, inaugurating a two-day state-level conference here. Organised by the Health and Family Welfare Department in collaboration with the National Leprosy Eradication Programme, ILEP India, Nippon Foundation and Sasakawa Health Foundation, the conference…