Anti leprosy day observed on 30th January 2016

Q.   Leprosy is also known as?
- Published on 01 Feb 16

a. Hansen’s disorder
b. Hansen’s disease
c. Jansen’s disease
d. Cansen’s disease

ANSWER: Hansen’s disease
 
Anti leprosy day was observed on 30th January 2016 for focusing attention on this disease also called Hansen’s disease. The day is celebrated in memory of Mahatma Gandhi who achieved martyrdom on 30th January 1948. The aim of this dau is to raise leprosy awareness among persons and help leprosy patients cope with the disease.

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