New Delhi: World Leprosy Day 2022 is celebrated every year on 30 January. By the way, the truth is also that leprosy is neither a curse nor a punishment for the sins committed in the previous birth. This disease is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. The main purpose behind celebrating World Leprosy Day is to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary and also to make people aware of this disease.
It is to be known that Gandhiji had equal love for every section of the society. That is why he was against untouchability. He believed that due to untouchability, inequality spreads in the society. This is also a fact that no one can deny. Despite this, many untouchable cases keep coming in front of us even today.
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At the same time, Mahatma Gandhi had taken many steps to connect leprosy patients with the main stream of the society. This is the reason why World Leprosy Day is celebrated on his death anniversary. But this day was started by the social worker of France. By the way, Raul Foleiro started celebrating Leprosy Day in the year 1954. But later, due to Gandhi’s kindness and affection towards leprosy patients, this day was dedicated to Gandhiji.
It is noteworthy that now leprosy vaccine is present in the market. This disease is no longer contagious. But there is a risk of getting infected due to continuous contact with the patient. Therefore, the patients of this disease should be vaccinated. Earlier there was confusion in the minds of people that leprosy is spread by touching but this thing is completely wrong.