Nigeria is
joining the rest of the globe to mark the 2013 World Leprosy Day. The day is
set aside to draw attention to the ailment as well as review efforts at combating
the disease.
The World
Leprosy Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of January.
This Sunday
was chosen as the closest date to the anniversary of the assassination of Indian
Prime Minister, Mahatma Ghandi, who was greatly concerned by the plight of
those with leprosy. Leprosy is a chronic disease affecting the nerves and the
skin - if not treated sufferers can become blind, lose the sensations in their
hands and feet; and become prone to a disability through the threat of injury.
with online reports/pix.
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