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28th January
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29th January
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Detailed explanation-1: -World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last Sunday of January.
Detailed explanation-2: -World Leprosy Day falls on the last Sunday in January. It was established by the French journalist Raoul Follereau in 1954 to advocate for those affected by the disease. On January 29, 2023, it is being celebrated for the 70th time.
Detailed explanation-3: -World Leprosy Eradication Day 2023 will be celebrated on 30 January, on the occasion of Martyr’s Day (Shaheed Diwas). Mahatma Gandhi was deeply committed to the cause of Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Hence, this day is observed on his death anniversary in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 2023, World Leprosy Day is Sunday 29 January. The theme of World Leprosy Day 2023 is “Act Now.