282 leprosy patients identified in Sri Lanka in 2025- Health officials

Sri Lanka identified 1,282 leprosy patients in 2025, according to Dr. Yasoma Weerasekara, Director of the Leprosy Eradication Campaign. The figure reflects nationwide identification for the year, as reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 22, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117464