KNZ NEWS DESK
GANDERBAL, JANUARY 30: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal who is also the chairman of District Leprosy Coordination Committee Ganderbal today launched the Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign (SLAC) 2021 at Town Hall, Ganderbal.
Chief Medical Officer Ganderbal Dr Mehraj-u-din Sofi, MS district hospital Ganderbal Dr Yasmeen, MS SDH Kangan Dr Salma and Asha workers were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC stressed on creating proper awareness for self-reporting, timely diagnosis and complete MDT treatment of leprosy cases which is crucial for ultimate eradication of the disease at the district and block level. He also directed the concerned institutions like education Department, Social Welfare Department, Panchayat Raj Institutions, NGOs and other voluntary organizations to play their role in Sparsh Leprosy Campaign.
Meanwhile, a pledge was administered to participants not to discriminate with leprosy affected persons.
On the occasion Dr Afroza, DHO Ganderbal and Dy CMO, Dr Nighat gave a detailed lecture about leprosy to the audience and briefed them about MDT which is freely available in all health care institutions.
Later, a rally was taken from Town Hall Ganderbal to CMO office for spreading awareness about leprosy among the people.
