World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day is annually observed around the world on the last Sunday of January to raise global awareness and call attention to the fact that it can be prevented, treated and cured.Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humankind. It is also known as Hansen’s disease,.The aim of World Leprosy Day is to change the attitude and increase public awareness of the fact that leprosy can now be easily prevented and cured.
The date for World Leprosy Day was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of Indian freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination on January 30, 1948. During his lifetime, Mahatma Gandhi worked tirelessly towards the betterment of people afflicted with leprosy.http://www.gurupathamspinecare.in/
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