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that too. Many people experience the stigma associated with leprosy and choose to hide their symptoms, hoping others won’t notice to avoid discrimination. Their fear prevents them from seeking treatment,leading to long-term complications and ongoing leprosy transmission.
So now you see: leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma.
The campaign can also leverage the momentum of World NTD Day to raise awareness of leprosy as a neglected tropical disease and garner additional support.
World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January. In 2026, this falls on January 25th.
In India, World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30th, commemorating the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who dedicated his life to fighting the disease and the stigma surrounding it.
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