Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has laid emphasis on making efforts for eradicating leprosy more dynamic and effective under the Healthy Nepal Campaign. Addressing the inaugural session of the ‘Nepal Leprosy Conference’ organized by the Ministry of Health and Population and different organizations, Prime Minister Oli argued, “Though the number of leprosy patients below one in 10,000 people each in Nepal is considered as the indicator of success, we will not be satisfied until it is completely eradicated.” He expressed the belief that a healthy lifestyle could be achieved by paying special attention to diet and care.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Prime Minister Oli recalled his imprisonment during the Panchayat period, where he was subjected to harsh conditions that led to his kidney failure. He stated that the government would amend the law to prevent discrimination against leprosy patients and facilitate efforts to curb the spread of the disease.
He emphasized the importance of regular treatment for infectious diseases like leprosy in the form of awareness. The Prime Minister urged the Ministry of Health and Population to utilize mass communication and information technology to spread awareness about leprosy prevention, with the message that no disease should be concealed.