Mori Shuichi, Barua Sumana, Suzuki Koichi, Yotsu Rie Roselyne, Ishii Norihisa
Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.
Nihon Hansenbyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2013 Apr;82(1-2):59-69. doi: 10.5025/hansen.82.59.
The epidemiological situation of leprosy is reported by the health division of each country to WHO. The reported data is collected by WHO and is immediately run on the Weekly Epidemiological Record. On this latest edition, data from the beginning of 2012 was reported. The Enhanced global strategy for further reducing the disease burden due to leprosy (plan period: 2011-2015) emphasizes reducing grade-2 disabilities among new cases. The sustained and committed efforts by the national programmes along with the continued support from national and international partners have led to a decline in the global burden of leprosy. It is important that all endemic countries continue to provide innovative solutions to address barriers to timely case detection and treatment completion, to ensure that the current declining trend is sustained.
各国卫生部门向世界卫生组织报告麻风病的流行病学情况。世卫组织收集所报告的数据，并立即在《疫情周报》上发布。在最新一期中，报告了2012年初的数据。《进一步降低麻风病疾病负担强化全球战略》（计划期：2011 - 2015年）强调减少新发病例中的二级残疾。各国项目的持续不懈努力以及国家和国际伙伴的持续支持，已使全球麻风病负担有所下降。所有流行国家必须继续提供创新解决方案，以应对及时发现病例和完成治疗方面的障碍，确保当前的下降趋势得以持续。
