NHM State Mission Director Vinay Goyal; Director of Health Services K.J. Reena; State Leprosy Officer A.L. Sheeja and other senior Health officials were present at the launch of Aswamedham.

LUDHIANA: The Health department on Wednesday said that, as per the directions of the State Leprosy Officer, Chandigarh, and Civil Surgeon Dr Pradeep Kumar Mahindra, a Leprosy Case Detection ...

Vijayawada: Health director Dr K. Padmavathi called for collective efforts to curb discrimination being shown to the people infected with leprosy. Taking part in the programme held to mark the ...

Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic but curable infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract. It is not highly contagious and can be prevented with early ...

World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society. Do you know about the theme of World Leprosy Day 2025?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested governments to prioritise leprosy elimination and ensure sustained funding for surveillance, treatment, care and support, while calling upon them ...

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 ...

A recent case involving a rare form of leprosy in the south-west of Ireland presented a major challenge to healthcare staff, with calls made for specific guidelines for the public health response ...

World Leprosy Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of January, with India marking it on January 30th. Leprosy is a ...

Leprosy, an ancient disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, continues to pose significant public health challenges, ...

World Leprosy Day, observed on the last Sunday of January each year, is dedicated to raising awareness about leprosy, a curable yet often misunderstood disease. In 2025, this significant occasion ...