World Leprosy Day 2023: 29 January

Category : Important Days Published on: January 31 2023

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World Leprosy Day (WLD) or World Leprosy Eradication Day is a global healthcare event that is observed to raise awareness of leprosy.
The day is observed on the last Sunday of every January. However, in India, it is celebrated on 30 January. World Leprosy Day 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, 29 January, across the world.
Mahatma Gandhi was deeply committed to the cause of Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease.
In India, the leprosy awareness event is called "Anti-Leprosy Day" and it will be celebrated on Monday, 30 January, by the people of the country.
The theme of World Leprosy Day 2023 is “Act Now. End Leprosy.”