The impact of COVID-19 on persons affected by leprosy and leprosy control in the North and Northeast of Brazil

Abstract

Introduction & Aim Brazil, ranking second globally in newly detected leprosy (Hansen's disease) patients, has encountered obstacles in advancing leprosy control amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in more vulnerable regions. This study aims to characterize the psychosocial as well as health status and needs of individuals affected by leprosy during the Covid-19 pandemic in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil.