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- The day aims to promote early diagnosis and complete treatment of leprosy and to eliminate discrimination against affected persons.
- World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last Sunday of January.
- In India, it is observed on 30 January every year, coinciding with the death anniversary of MK Gandhi.
- Leprosy is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that mainly affects the skin and nerves.
- The theme for 2026 is "Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma".

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