Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL): A Cross-Sectional Community Based Survey on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in a Highly Endemic Area of Waziristan (KPK Province), Pakistan

•The present study has been carried out to evaluate KAP of inhabitants of North Waziristan Agency, KPK province of Pakistan regarding CL.•A cross-sectional study based on community was piloted in new emerging district North Waziristan Agency KPK province of Pakistan from August 2019- February, 2020 to examine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of the community regarding CL.•The study's findings indicate the participants of study areas have limited knowledge related to aetiology, risk factors and treatment facilities of CL.•It is recommended to initiate health education and awareness campaigns to reduce the disease risk and burden in this highly endemic area in near future.