Efforts for eradicating leprosy should be made more effective: PM Oli

Kathmandu, May 8: 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 'Nepal Leprosy Conference' organized by the Ministry of Health and Population and different organisations here today, 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 we could stay healthy if we adopt a lifestyle paying special attention on diet and care.    
Recalling that he was kept on the cold floor in prison during the Panchayat period and tortured, PM Oli said that it was due to this that his kidneys failed.    

Prime Minister Oli said that the government would amend the law to prevent discrimination against the leprosy patients and the government would make necessary facilitation to prevent the spread of the disease.    

He stressed on the need of providing regular treatment for infectious diseases like leprosy in the form of awareness.    

The Prime Minister drew the attention of the Ministry of Health and Population to spread awareness for the prevention of leprosy through mass communication and information technology with the message that no disease should be concealed. (RSS)