World Leprosy Day : Last Sunday of January

World Leprosy Day Last Sunday of January

Question: On which of the following date World Leprosy Day 2022 is celebrated?
(a) 28 January
(b) 29 January
(c) 30 January
(d) 31 January
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • World Leprosy Day (WLD) is celebrated on the last Sunday of January.
  • In 2022, World Leprosy Day is 30 January.
  • This international day is an opportunity to celebrate people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness of the disease, and call for an end to leprosy-related stigma and discrimination.
  • The “United for Dignity” campaign calls for unity in honoring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2022/01/30/default-calendar/united-for-dignity-wld-2022