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Why do we observe Leprosy Day on January 30? Know history, theme, significance and more
11 months, 1 week ago

Why do we observe Leprosy Day on January 30? Know history, theme, significance and more

India TV News  

Every year, people across the globe observe World Leprosy Day on January 29; however, this has been observed on January 28, the last Sunday of January. But in India, we observe Leprosy Day on January 30 to raise awareness and support for those affected by leprosy. Since then, Leprosy Day has been observed annually on January 30 to commemorate the …

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World Leprosy Day 2024: 8 essential tips to prevent leprosy in pets
11 months, 1 week ago

World Leprosy Day 2024: 8 essential tips to prevent leprosy in pets

Hindustan Times  

World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on the last Sunday of January to increase public awareness of leprosy. Tips to prevent leprosy in pets Dr Deepak Saraswat, Head Veterinarian, Zigly shared with HT Digital some necessary safety measures for pet parents to keep their furry companions content, healthy, and leprosy-free. Ensure pets receive all recommended vaccines While no …

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World Leprosy Day 2024: Date, history, significance
11 months, 1 week ago

World Leprosy Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Hindustan Times  

World Leprosy Day 2024: Leprosy is a disease that affects skin and nerves. World Leprosy Day 2024: Date, history, significance Every year, World Leprosy Day is celebrated to create awareness about this disease and explore the treatment options. History: In 1954, French Journalist Raoul Follereau established World Leprosy Day to be celebrated to campaign to create awareness about this disease …

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World Leprosy Day: Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding the Condition
1 year, 11 months ago

World Leprosy Day: Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding the Condition

News 18  

Leprosy, a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, was discovered in 1873. Early intervention not only averts leprosy-related problems, but also stops the disease’s transmission because after 72 hours of Multi-Drug Therapy treatment, patients are no longer contagious. It has been proven that leprosy can be effectively stopped by early diagnosis and treatment.” Dr Batra and Dr Gupta reveal …

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World Leprosy Day 2023: Signs and symptoms of leprosy, how it spreads, treatment
1 year, 11 months ago

World Leprosy Day 2023: Signs and symptoms of leprosy, how it spreads, treatment

Hindustan Times  

Leprosy also known Hansen's disease is a chronic infection that's caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and affects skin, nerves, and other parts of the body. If not treated, a person with leprosy may suffer from permanent damage to skin, nerves or blindness, paralysis, disfigurement of the nose and chronic ulcers on the bottom of the feet. What is …

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World Leprosy Day 2022: Has Leprosy Been Eradicated Around The World?
2 years, 11 months ago

World Leprosy Day 2022: Has Leprosy Been Eradicated Around The World?

News 18  

World Leprosy Day 2022: Every year the last Sunday of January is celebrated as World Leprosy Day to raise awareness about the disease and call for an end to stigma and discrimination related to leprosy. As per the WHO, about 1,27,500 new leprosy cases were recorded from 139 countries in 2020, the aforementioned data includes around 8,620 children below 15 …

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World Leprosy Day 2022: Stigma, ostracisation still haunt patients in India
2 years, 11 months ago

World Leprosy Day 2022: Stigma, ostracisation still haunt patients in India

India TV News  

Highlights World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year This year, the day is being celebrated with the theme ‘United for Dignity’ There were 1,27,558 new leprosy cases detected globally in 2020 Every year, World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 to “celebrate people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness of the disease, and call for an …

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World Leprosy Day | India must ensure economic security for people with leprosy, says WHO goodwill ambassador
3 years, 11 months ago

World Leprosy Day | India must ensure economic security for people with leprosy, says WHO goodwill ambassador

The Hindu  

India needs to take special measures to ensure economic security for people with leprosy as situations like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have jolted the ostracised community, making them rely merely on handouts to survive, WHO Goodwill Ambassador against the disease Yohei Sasakawa has said. Like always, people with leprosy have been ignored during these trying times and not many have …

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World Leprosy Day 2021: Quotes, theme and all you need to know about disease
3 years, 11 months ago

World Leprosy Day 2021: Quotes, theme and all you need to know about disease

India Today  

World Leprosy Day is celebrated on January 30, in India on Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary. World Leprosy Day was established in 1954 by French philanthropist and writer, Raoul Follereau, as a way to raise global awareness and call attention to the fact that leprosy can be prevented, treated, and cured. This World Leprosy Day, we invite the international community to …

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