WORLD LEPROSY DAY – 30TH JANUARY, 2025
The theme for World Leprosy Day 2025 is “UNITE, ACT, ELIMINATE LEPROSY”. The theme is a call to action aiming to raise awareness of leprosy, highlight the challenges faced by persons affected by leprosy, and inspire collaborative action to eliminate leprosy. With the permission of our beloved Dean cum Principal, Dr. M.E Mohan and under the guidance of our Professor & HOD, Dr. Sanjana A.S, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, BGS GIMS, takes immense pleasure in celebrating “WORLD LEPROSY DAY” on January 30th,2025.
The program was graced by Dr. Srikanth Kulkarni, Medical Superintendent, BGS GIMS. Invited guest speaker, Dr. Hanumanthayya, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical college, Kolar. The program was attended by faculties, postgraduates and interns of Department of Dermatology. The function began with a welcome song by our undergraduate students and lamp lighting ceremony. Welcome speech was addressed by Dr. Sanjana A.S, Professor & HOD, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy followed by an elaborative and informative guest lecture by Dr. Hanumanthayya on history, clinical aspects and treatment of Leprosy.
The function ended with vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Dheemant. M, Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology. “Medicines can cure leprosy from the body; Let us unite to clear it from the mind”. Let’s unite together, dispel the myths about leprosy and act towards the elimination of leprosy!
