On March 31, news from the People's Committee of Nam Nha Trang ward said that it is promoting propaganda to raise people's awareness, contributing to protecting community health and striving to eliminate diseases in the area.
Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection caused by bacteria, mainly affecting the skin and peripheral nervous system.
If not detected and treated promptly, the disease can cause disability, seriously affecting daily life and quality of life.
However, according to medical experts, the disease can be completely cured if detected early and treated according to the correct protocol; patients after treatment will no longer have the ability to transmit it in the community.
In 2026, Nam Nha Trang ward sets a target to control leprosy at a very low level; ensure that 100% of people with the disease are treated and monitored in the community; and at the same time reduce the disability rate to below 15%.
Although the disease is no longer as common as before, it still poses a risk if people are subjective, lack understanding, or do not go to the doctor when suspicious signs appear.
According to the health sector, early signs of leprosy are often discreet and easily overlooked, such as the appearance of pale or red skin spots but loss of sensation, no pain, no itching; numbness in hands and feet; muscle weakness or abnormally thickened skin.
When detecting these symptoms, people need to go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and consultation, to avoid the disease progressing severely.
To proactively prevent and control leprosy, each citizen needs to raise awareness of self-protection of health, proactively learn about the disease, go to the doctor when there are suspicious signs, and comply with treatment if unfortunately sick.
At the same time, it is necessary to eliminate the psychology of discrimination and alienation of patients - one of the barriers that makes many people hesitant to go for examination, leading to late detection and causing difficulties for treatment.
Phong disease prevention and control is not only the task of the health sector but also the responsibility of the whole society.
Proactive early detection, timely treatment, along with sympathy and sharing will help patients have more motivation to integrate into the community, contributing to the goal of eliminating leprosy in Nam Nha Trang ward.
