World Leprosy Day 2024 was celebrated on 28th January.

Important Days

Every year, World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of the month of January. This year 2024, World Leprosy Day falls on January 28, which is being celebrated on a Sunday. In 1954, French Journalist Raoul Follereau established World Leprosy Day to be celebrated to campaign to create awareness about this disease and explore the treatment options available that can provide the patients with a better life. The day was chosen by the Journalist as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi who had compassion and empathy for people affected with this disease. The theme of World Leprosy Day 2024 is "Beat Leprosy". This theme is chosen to beat the stigma associated with the disease, as well as create awareness about it.


      World Leprosy Day 2024 was celebrated on 28th January.

      The theme of World Leprosy Day 2024 is "Beat Leprosy".

     

 

     


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