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30th January 2019, is celebrated as World Leprosy Eradication Day. The theme for 2019 is;
A)
Ending discrimination, stigma, and prejudice
B)
Zero Child Leprosy
C)
To live is to help to live
D)
Leprosy defeats, Live transform

Correct Answer :   Ending discrimination, stigma, and prejudice


30th January 2019, is celebrated as World Leprosy Eradication Day which stresses the need of eradicating the disease. It also brings to light the discrimination and stigma that people suffer from society every day. This year's theme for World Leprosy Day is 'ending discrimination, stigma, and prejudice'. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.

Published On : July 10, 2021
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