Editorials, September 1997 by

摘要

These two timely editorials~1,2 are thought provoking. Rhe overtones f criticism and sarcasm on leprosy elimination strategies make interesting reading. While I can understand that remarks by the authors are prompted by their desire to effect refinement In scientific tools (basic as well as operational) and to improve assessment methods of routine control programme, I have to offer some comments, which is best done by considering both the articles together. A constant and sincere attempt to effect reduction in prevalence rates (PR) seems to be going on throughout the world.