Anti-Leprosy Day is celebrated in the memory of which freedom fighter to re-memorize his selfless efforts and care for the people affected by leprosy.

2017

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A	Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
B	Mother Teresa
C	V.O.Chidambaranar
D	Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In India, it is observed on 30th January every year, coinciding with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2023, World Leprosy Day is Sunday 29 January. World Leprosy Day always takes place on the last Sunday of January. This date was chosen by French humanitarian, Raoul Follereau as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who did much work with persons affected by leprosy and died at the end of January in 1948.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Leprosy Day 2023: It is celebrated on the last Sunday of January to spread awareness about leprosy disease, and call for an end to leprosy-related stigma and discrimination. This year, it falls on 30 January. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Leprosy in India” was started by Dr. Ernest Muir in 1929 initially in the form of Quarterly Notes, later on transformed itself to a full fledged scientific journal. [37] Consistent with its contents and nature, the “Leprosy in India” was renamed as the “Indian Journal of Leprosy” in 1984.

Detailed explanation-5: -Theme 2023: Act Now, End Leprosy. History: World Leprosy Day was established in 1954 by French philanthropist Raoul Follereau.

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