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Anti Leprosy Day: Gujarat brings Leprosy prevalence below 1 per 10,000 in 25 districts, 11,640+ lives transformed in 3 Years

Jan 29, 2026

In line with the Government of India's theme "Ending Discrimination, Ensuring Dignity," Gujarat will organise the "Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign- Fortnight" from January 30 to February 13, 2026. The campaign aims to dispel long-standing myths surrounding leprosy and reinforce the message that the disease neither spreads through touch nor social contact, and that timely treatment can lead to a complete cure.