New Campaign Launched to Eliminate Discrimination Against Leprosy Patients

Keshav further said that healing, inclusion and dignity is the motto for the campaign. He said, “The Government would do whatever it took to ensure treatment, but we need the cooperation and participation of everyone for shedding the fear of leprosy,” reports The Hindu.

The campaign aims at reaching out to over a million people by engaging corporates, Governments, entrepreneurs, children, schools, celebrities, non-Government organizations with the people affected by leprosy. It also plans to widen opportunities for employment of people affected by leprosy. It could provide them in building their skills and connecting to newer job opportunities through a corporate contract with industry bodies, the trust said.

HEAL India also plans to use celebrities in television shows and music to urge Indians to treat the affected people with dignity and respect. A HEAL anthem will be created by popular musicians and celebrities to draw attention to the issue.

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