Global public health days offer great potential to raise awareness and understanding about health issues and mobilize support for action, from the local community to the international stage. There are many world days observed throughout the year related to specific health issues or conditions.
-World Health Organisation
-World Health Organisation
Events In January 2021
World Leprosy Day
LEPROSY (HANSEN'S DISEASE)
Leprosy is an infection caused by bacteria known as Mycobacterium leprae. These bacteria grow very slowly and it may take up to 20 years to develop signs of the infection.