ANTI-LEPROSY DAY

About:

• 30th January is Mahatma Gandhi's martyrdom day. He was deeply committed to the cause of leprosy-affected persons.
  
  
• Leprosy is also one of the neglected tropical diseases.
  
  
• National Leprosy Eradication Programme is a centrally sponsored scheme. Its vision is “Leprosy-free India”. Under this, action is taken for early case detection, complete treatment of detected cases and to contain the onset of disease in close contacts.
  
  
• Other initiatives under the programme include leprosy awareness campaigns and services for Disability Prevention and Medical Rehabilitation such as provision of Microcellular Rubber footwear, Aids & Appliances and self-care kits.
  
  
• Under the programme, Reconstructive Surgeries are conducted and welfare allowance is paid to each patient undergoing Reconstructive Surgeries.