World Leprosy Day

January 31, 2024

World Leprosy Day (WLD) is celebrated on the last Sunday of January.
This year it falls on Sunday, 28^th
The theme for World Leprosy Day 2024 is “Beat Leprosy”.
This theme encapsulates the dual objectives of the day: to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of people affected by the disease.
In 1954, French Journalist Raoul Follereau established the World Leprosy Day to be celebrated to campaign to create awareness about this disease and explore the treatment options available.