Sparsh,leprosy awareness drive from today

Nalgonda: District Collector Surendra Mohan informed that on the occasion of Gandhi Vardhanthi, the DMHO department will conduct ‘Sparsh’, a leprosy awareness campaign from Tuesday (January 30) to February 13, following the directions of the Central government 

As a part of the programme, leprosy-affected people will be identified, and necessary treatment will be provided. The programme aims to eliminate discrimination towards leprosy patients and to identify and give treatment to the patients with initial stage of disease.

Ahead of launching the Sparsh campaing, the Collector administered a pledge with the people and DMHO staff at collectorate meeting hall on Monday.