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WHO: Beat Leprosy
A person with leprosy is sitting in a wheelchair inside the Sicanang Special Hospital for leprosy sufferers in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on July 3, 2012. The World Health Organization is promoting ''Beat Leprosy'' as the theme for World Leprosy Day 2024. They are aiming to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of those affected by the disease. The commemoration is intended to serve as a reminder that it is necessary to address both the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, as well as the medical efforts to eliminate it. This initiative encourages the world to understand that leprosy should no longer be a source of stigma, but rather an opportunity to show compassion and respect for all individuals. (Photo by Sutanta Aditya/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #10923944 |
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| Photographer | Sutanta Aditya/NurPhoto |
| Category | Health |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Sutanta Aditya/NurPhoto |
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