Why is isolation not used today for leprosy sufferers?

Leprosy is no longer a reason for isolation because:

- Early diagnosis and treatment. Today, we have effective drugs to treat leprosy, and successful treatment in its early stages can prevent lasting disabilities. With proper medical care, infected individuals can lead normal, healthy lives.

- Effectiveness of treatment. Leprosy treatment is now highly effective. If patients receive early and complete treatment, they can be cured and become non-infectious. Once leprosy is adequately treated, the risk of transmission to others is negligible.

- Better understanding of transmission. Medical research has substantially increased our understanding of how leprosy is transmitted. It has been established that the disease primarily spreads through close and prolonged contact with someone with untreated or advanced leprosy.

- Human rights considerations. Isolating leprosy patients is seen as a violation of fundamental human rights. Leprosy sufferers are entitled to the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as any other individual, including the right to health and well-being.