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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What was the theme of 2021’s World Leprosy Day observed on 30 January annually?

A	Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-Being
B	To live is to help to live
C	Zero Disabilities in Girls and Boys
D	Ending discrimination, stigma and prejudice

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Year by year theme of World Leprosy Day (WLD): World Leprosy Day 2022 Theme: United for Dignity. World Leprosy Day 2021 Theme: Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-Being. World Leprosy Day 2020 Theme: Ending discrimination, stigma and prejudice, is fundamental to ending leprosy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of World Leprosy Day 2023 is “Act Now, End Leprosy”. The theme focuses on unity in honouring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy. Also, it request patients with Leprosy to act and treat it on time to end the spread of Leprosy.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2022, World Leprosy Day is 30 January. The “United for Dignity” campaign calls for unity in honoring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Theme 2023: Act Now, End Leprosy. History: World Leprosy Day was established in 1954 by French philanthropist Raoul Follereau.

Detailed explanation-5: -In India, it is observed on 30th January every year, coinciding with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

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