WORLD LEPROSY DAY - "Breaking Barriers: A Journey towards a Leprosy-Free World - The Urgent Need to Take Action on World Leprosy Day 2023"
WORLD LEPROSY DAY - "Breaking Barriers: A Journey towards a Leprosy-Free World - The Urgent Need to Take Action on World Leprosy Day 2023" On World Leprosy Day 2023, let us come together to break the barriers and create a world free of leprosy. Leprosy is a chronic, progressive and contagious disease that has affected people for thousands of years. It is a disease that not only affects the skin, but also the nerves, causing disability, stigma and discrimination. However, we are now closer than ever to eradicating leprosy. With improved diagnostic methods and effective treatment, it is possible to cure leprosy and prevent its spread. Yet, despite these advancements, millions of people around the world still suffer from leprosy and its devastating effects. We need to take action now to bring an end to this disease. This means working together to raise awareness about leprosy and its symptoms, providing access to quality care for those affected, and breaking down the...