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National Leprosy Day outreach

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: National Leprosy Day outreach (GS2 · Health, 30 January 2026)

What happened

  • The Central Leprosy Division held an IEC programme at Dilli Haat on National Leprosy Day [PIB].

Background

  • Focus: early detection and stigma [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Stigma delays treatment.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Issues relating to development and management of health

  1. As per PIB (2026-01-30): the Central Leprosy Division held an IEC programme at Dilli Haat on National Leprosy Day.
  2. Stigma delays treatment.
Quotable data point

The Central Leprosy Division held an IEC programme at Dilli Haat on National Leprosy Day.

PIB: National Leprosy Day, 30 Jan 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: none.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

National Leprosy Day falls on

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: National Leprosy Day, 30 Jan 2026

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