Akwa Ibom Raises Alarm As Leprosy Scourge Threatens Residents

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over the threat of leprosy, urging residents, particularly those in rural communities, to report suspected cases to health facilities for early diagnosis and treatment.

The State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (STBLCP) disclosed that about 377 people affected by leprosy were treated in the state between 2022 and 2025.