- The number of new cases of Hansen’s disease in the world is approximately 200,000 annually.
- Although Hansen’s disease has become known as a curable disease, social stigma and discrimination continue to torment the people affected by Hansen’s disease and their families. Hiding the disease for fear of discrimination is one of the causes of delayed treatment.
- In order to encourage timely treatment, there are movements in every country to persuade people to go for treatment without fear.
- There are also social movements to not estrange people affected by Hansen’s disease and their families but to wish for their speedy recovery.
- There are also supports provided to create opportunities of employment after they are rehabilitated into society.
