Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic but curable infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract. It is not high ...

World Leprosy Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of January, with India marking it on January 30th. Leprosy is a neglected disease that affects more that 120 countries, with more than 2,00, ...

Marking the importance of early detection and treatment, World Leprosy Day 2025 aims to eliminate stigma and promote global efforts against leprosy.

Do you know that World Leprosy Day is celebrated every year in January? Let us gain information about the day and break some ...

Ahead of World Leprosy Day, this case study highlights the need for public health guidelines tailored to countries where the disease is very rare as well as strategies to reduce stigma related to ...

This year's World Leprosy Day theme, 'Unite. Act. Eliminate,' calls on leaders, health workers, communities, and partners to work together to eliminate leprosy and address other neglected tropical ...

An awareness programme to mark “World Leprosy Day” was conducted at Government Stanley Medical College Hospital (SMCH) on Thursday. Chennai Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade took part in the ...

The Akwa Ibom State acting first lady, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, has commemorated the World Leprosy Day in Akwa Ibom State, with dozens of victims, who worshipped with her at Qua Iboe Church (QIC ...

Dr Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Odisha said that “Unless we eliminate stigma and discrimination, people would face hindrances to get diagnosed ...

World Leprosy Day is celebrated worldwide annually on the final Sunday of January to raise public awareness about leprosy. In 1954, French philanthropist Raoul Follereau established World Leprosy Day.

World Leprosy Day takes place annually on the last Sunday in January. In 2025, World Leprosy Day falls on 26 January. This global day serves as a chance to honor individuals affected by leprosy ...