Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 31 January 2025
In observance of Anti-Leprosy Day, a perform was held on the Auditorium of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS) on January 30, 2025. The occasion noticed the participation of key officers, with Dr. Siddaraju, CMO (NFSG) and Director of Health Services In Charge, gracing the event because the chief visitor.
During his handle, Dr. Siddaraju targeted on the social implications of leprosy and the present state of affairs of the illness within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He appealed to the viewers to unfold scientific information about leprosy and urged them to assist eradicate misconceptions surrounding it. This 12 months’s theme for the SPARSH Leprosy Awareness Campaign, “Together let us raise awareness, dispel misconceptions & ensure that no one affected by Leprosy is left behind,” emphasised collective efforts to boost consciousness and eradicate the stigma.
The occasion was attended by a spread of healthcare professionals, together with the Deputy Director (Leprosy), Dr. B. Ajit Kumar, together with Programme Officers, the Principal of Nursing School, Additional Medical Superintendent of ANIIMS, college students from the ANM School, and employees from varied departments of the Directorate of Health Services.
Dr. B. Ajit Kumar welcomed the gathering and delivered a speech highlighting the significance of leprosy remedy and addressing the social stigma and discrimination typically confronted by people affected by the illness. He additionally administered the oath on Anti-Leprosy Day, reaffirming the collective dedication to struggle in opposition to leprosy and its related stigma.
The observance of Anti-Leprosy Day serves as a reminder of the continuing efforts to boost consciousness, guarantee correct remedy, and fight the misconceptions that encompass leprosy in society.
