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[History of National Hansen's Disease Control Policy]
Soo-Jin Park1, Jang-Ho Park1, Young-Joon Park2
1질병관리청 감염병정책국 결핵정책과.
Objectives:
This study aimed to present key policies for national Hansen's disease management, evaluate past achievements and limitations, and provide foundational data for future policy development.
Methods:
A literature review of Hansen's disease management was undertaken, utilizing the established guidelines for its management in the writing process.
Results:
In 2024, five new instances of Hansen's disease were documented among foreigners, and the total number of individuals eligible for Hansen's disease programs was reported as 7,135. These individuals had an average age of 80.9 years, with 73.5% experiencing disabilities from Hansen's disease. The national Hansen's disease management policy has been implemented in three areas: (1) early detection and prevention of transmission, (2) treatment and recurrence prevention, and (3) welfare and social rehabilitation support.
Conclusions:
Our country achieved the World Health Organization goal of eliminating Hansen's disease (prevalence: less than 1 per 10,000 people) in 1982 through government and private sector efforts and it has remained at that level ever since. To sustain elimination measures, efforts will be made to strengthen early detection and healthcare professional capabilities, along with tailored medical and welfare programs for individuals with Hansen's disease management.
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