Leprosy Facts

Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases recorded in the world.

The disease targets the nervous system, especially the cooler parts of the human body which include the feet, hands and face.

The main purpose of this festival is to increase public awareness of Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease.

Leprosy is treatable with medication.

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World Leprosy day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January to bring awareness to a disease, Leprosy which is also called Hansen's Disease. Leprosy is a curable infectious disease that primarily attacks the skin, eyes, nose, and peripheral nerves. It's caused by infection with the Mycobacterium leprae bacterium. Symptoms include light-colored or red skin patches with decreased sensation, numbness, and weakness in the hands and feet.

World Leprosy day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January to bring awareness to a disease, Leprosy which is also called Hansen's Disease. Leprosy is a curable infectious disease that primarily attacks the skin, eyes, nose, and peripheral nerves. It's caused by infection with the Mycobacterium leprae bacterium. Symptoms include light-colored or red skin patches with decreased sensation, numbness, and weakness in the hands and feet.

The theme for World Leprosy Day this year is ""Act Now. End Leprosy."" The purpose of this is to urge leaders at the local and global level to take action in order to eradicate #leprosy. This also promotes self-awareness about the importance of early diagnosis of leprosy.

World Leprosy day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January to bring awareness to a disease, Leprosy which is also called Hansen's Disease. Leprosy is a curable infectious disease that primarily attacks the skin, eyes, nose, and peripheral nerves. It's caused by infection with the Mycobacterium leprae bacterium. Symptoms include light-colored or red skin patches with decreased sensation, numbness, and weakness in the hands and feet.

On this World Leprosy Day (30th Jan 2018) let’s create awareness that a person suffering from leprosy doesn’t become a social pariah. It’s in fact curable. www.healthabove60.com #BeatLeprosy #LeprosyDay

The theme for World Leprosy Day this year is ""Act Now. End Leprosy."" The purpose of this is to urge leaders at the local and global level to take action in order to eradicate #leprosy. This also promotes self-awareness about the importance of early diagnosis of leprosy.