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World Leprosy Day
A day to raise global awareness of leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and promote the need for dignity and freedom from stigma for those affected.
World Leprosy Day
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Jan 25, 2026 12:00 AM
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January 25, 2026 12:00 AM
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Event Summary
A day to raise global awareness of leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and promote the need for dignity and freedom from stigma for those affected.
Contributors
World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on the last Sunday of January to increase the public awareness of leprosy or Hansen's Disease. This date was chosen by French humanitarian Raoul Follereau as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi who had compassion for people afflicted with leprosy.
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