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07 Sep 2023

'Sanatana Dharma' Is Like 'HIV, Leprosy': DMK Leader A Raja

Sanatana Dharma Row: Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has come to his son's defence, contending that Udhayanidhi did not intend to offend any religious beliefs but sought to address issues of discrimination against Scheduled Castes, Tribals, and Women.

13 Apr 2023

Jackie Shroff Creates Leprosy Awareness Among School Kids: Pics

Jackie, known for his commitment to social causes, expressed his gratitude towards Alert India for their dedicated efforts towards creating awareness about leprosy. Jackie once again wins our hearts with his humbleness and is truly a legend to look up to. Jackie's unwavering dedication to social causes continues to inspire millions.

19 Aug 2017

Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa' Dr Ruth Pfau laid to rest in Karachi

"The entire nation is indebted to Ruth Pfau for her selflessness and unmatched services for eradication of leprosy," said Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

11 Apr 2017

Govt reports India having the maximum cases of leprosy in the world at 60 percent

With a view to eliminating leprosy from the country, a three-pronged strategy was adopted during 2016-17 for early detection of the disease among community.

29 Jan 2017

United against leprosy: PM Modi seeks to take forward Gandhi's vision to eliminate disease

Modi said the effort to eliminate leprosy from this country under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision.

29 Jan 2017

Leprosy: Symptoms, diagnosis and key facts

To raise awareness about the disease, World Leprosy Day was established and is observed internationally on January 30 or its nearest Sunday.

20 Apr 2016

WHO launches strategy to achieve leprosy-free world by 2020

It said several key interventions needed to achieve the target of detecting cases early before visible disabilities occur, with a special focus on children as a way to reduce disabilities and reduce transmission.

15 Mar 2016

Mother Teresa: Controversies surrounding the 'Saint of the Gutters'

The issues of abortion to her beatification and sainthood, Mother Teresa's work and life has been subjected to intense scrutiny, judgement and criticism.

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