SRINAGAR : Jammu and Kashmir has recorded an increase in cases of leprosy, malaria and tuberculosis over the past three years, according to fresh data presented in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

While the Union Territory’s leprosy detection rate rose to 0.8 per one lakh population in 2024-25 from 0.42 in 2023-24, malaria cases climbed to 108 in 2024 from 44 the previous year. Tuberculosis notifications also increased to 12,200 in 2024, up from 11,754 in 2023.

Across the country, the Union Health Ministry said the trends for leprosy, malaria and tuberculosis varied widely by region. India’s national leprosy detection rate declined from 7.55 in 2023-24 to 7.00 in 2024-25, though several high-burden States such as Chhattisgarh and Jharkha

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