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World Leprosy

Sunday, January 25, 2026

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In 1873, Cause of. Leprosy Discovered. Norwegian physician Gerhard Hansen discovered Mycobacterium leprae, the bacterium that causes leprosy, making it the first bacterium to be identified as causing disease in humans

History

Cause of Leprosy Discovered. Norwegian physician Gerhard Hansen discovered Mycobacterium leprae, the bacterium that causes leprosy, making it the first bacterium to be identified as causing disease in humans

How It's Celebrated

World Leprosy is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Mon
25 Jan
2022 Tue
25 Jan
2023 Wed
25 Jan
2024 Thu
25 Jan
2025 Sat
25 Jan
2026 Sun
1/25
2027 Mon
25 Jan
2028 Tue
25 Jan
2029 Thu
25 Jan

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