On World Leprosy Day 2023, a discussion meeting, a standing rally and a prize distribution ceremony were held in Khulna under the slogan “Act Now End Leprosy’’
On Sunday morning at 8.30 AM, the rally came out in front of the 250-bed General hospital and a discussion meeting was held after the standing rally. The program was organized by the Christian Service Society (CSS) and the Leprosy Mission International-Bangladesh at the Civil Surgeon’s office premises.
Some of the winners of the essay competition on leprosy eradication by 2030 were awarded at the event.
The program was conducted by Director of Health and Education, Khulna, Md. Abul Kalam Azad. Chief guest Dr. Rashed said, `We have eight more years, we need to come together and start working hard now”.
Other speakers also spoke on the occasion. The speakers said that leprosy patients were not called before. They were kept apart. But leprosy can be cured by treatment. All leprosy patients are well treated. With everyone’s cooperation, the country will be declared leprosy free by 2030.
The event was attended by Klinton Malakar, Project Officer, ALO Society on Behalf of Leprosy mission-International-Bangladesh and representatives of various NGOs including journalists and others were present.