- The World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January globally to increase the public awareness of the Leprosy or Hansen’s Disease.
- This day was chosen in commemoration of the death of Mahatma Gandhi.
- While, World Leprosy Day was observed globally on January 27, 2019 (the last Sunday of January), India marked the day on January 30, 2019 (M K Gandhi’s death anniversary).
- The theme for 2019 is Ending Discrimination, Stigma and Prejudice.
