West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today urged people to take a vow to end untouchability and act towards ending the menace of Leprosy.
"Today is World Leprosy Day. Lets vow for an end to untouchability, and act more towards the end of the disease," Banerjee wrote on her Twitter handle today.
Aiming to increase the public awareness of the disease, World Leprosy Day is observed around the globe on January 30 or its nearest Sunday.
Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.
The disease may occur at all ages. It is curable and early treatment averts most disabilities.
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