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The Anti-Leprosy Day observed on 30 January
The Anti-Leprosy Day is observed every year in India on the Martyrdom Day of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, remembers his selfless efforts and care for the people affected by leprosy. The day aims to make people aware of the real need to fight the infectious disease. On this day, a campaign named ‘Sparsh Leprosy ..
Topics: Infectious diseases • Lepra • leprosy • Leprosy in China • Medical specialties • Medicine • RTT • World Leprosy Day
28 January 2018: World Leprosy Day
The World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on last Sunday of January month to raise global awareness of Leprosy. This year it was observed on 28 January. Observance of the day focuses on target of zero cases of leprosy-related disabilities in children. The day was initiated by French philanthropist and writer, Raoul Follereau ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Topics: Days and Events • Diseases • International • leprosy • Public health • World Leprosy Day
Government launches Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign
The Union Government has launched nationwide “Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign (SLAC)” on the occasion of Anti-Leprosy Day (observed on the last Sunday of January). The day is observed every year on January 30 in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi who attained martyrdom on this day in 1948, to remember his selfless efforts and care for ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Topics: Diseases • leprosy • Leprosy Awarenes • National • Public health • Sparsh Campaign