LEPROSY · UGANDA Too Late A curable disease, caught after the damage is done. 24% already had permanent (Grade 2) disability the day they were diagnosed. INFECTION EARLY SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS DISABILITY DIAGNOSED EARLY the curable window DIAGNOSED LATE damage already done permanent disability FULLY CURED treated in time, no lasting harm ◀◀ REWIND Leprosy is curable. The disability it leaves behind is not. 342new cases reported, 2023 87%severe (multibacillary) 16%were children West Nilecarries the heaviest burden Sources: WHO; Uganda National TB & Leprosy Programme (NTLP), 2023. Reported cases under-represent the true total.