India Records 3,832 Child Leprosy Cases in 2025-26, Exceeding Targets

India recorded 3,832 new leprosy cases among children during 2025-26, surpassing the National Leprosy Eradication Programme's target by 91.6%.

Thirty-seven children developed Grade-2 disability at the time of diagnosis, signaling delayed detection and ongoing transmission.

India reported the world's highest number of total and child leprosy cases globally for 2025, according to World Health Organisation data.