Sparse Leprosy awareness campaign held
Source: Chronicle News Service / Kaimuanthang Mangte
Churachandpur, January 30 2023:
District Health Society, Churachandpur in association with District Leprosy Unit on Monday organised a Sparse Leprosy Awareness Campaign 2023 at GNM hall, Churachandpur district headquarters.
The awareness campaign was attended by Churachandpur chief medical officer Dr T Vanlalkungi as chief guest and district DFWO Dr Sania Monica as functional president while district leprosy officer Dr Kimneihlam was the chief host.
During her speech, Vanlalkungi said leprosy is a very old sickness but is now curable with rapid advancement in the held of medical sciences.
She also highlighted the importance of early detection for effective treatment.
Leprosy patients need not be segregated as was done in olden days and people should be made aware that leprosy is curable, she said.
Dr Vanlalkungi also presented a gift as a token of appreciation to one person who was healed after undergoing treatment from leprosy.