Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 30: As part of Anti Leprosy Day observance, a function was held today in the Auditorium of ANIIMS, in which, the Director of Health Services In charge, Dr. Siddaraju, CMO (NFSG) was the chief guest. In his address, the chief guest spoke on social aspects of Leprosy and also on the present scenario of Leprosy in these Islands and appealed to the audience gathered in the hall to disseminate the scientific facts about Leprosy amongst the masses. This year, SPARSH Leprosy Awareness Campaign 2025 has been launched with the theme ‘Together let us raise awareness, dispel misconceptions & ensure that no one affected by Leprosy is left behind’.
The Deputy Director (Leprosy) along with other Programme Officers, Principal Nursing School, Additional Medical Superintendent, ANIIMS and student of ANM School and staff from various programme of Directorate of Health Services were present on the occasion.
Earlier, the Deputy Director (Leprosy), Dr. B. Ajit Kumar, welcomed the gathering and highlighted about Leprosy, its treatment and the social aspects of it, especially the stigma and discrimination. He also administered the oath on ‘Anti Leprosy Day’.
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