CURATED BY –DHEERAJ KUMAR AHIRWAL | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Damoh, In memory of the martyrs of the freedom struggle of India, the officers and employees in the office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer observed two minutes silence and paid tribute to the fighters who sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle.
On the occasion of World Leprosy Prevention Day, Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Sarojini James Back said that leprosy is just a long-term disease, it does not happen by touching someone, shaking hands, by sitting together, eating, hugging. Doesn't happen either. Generally people with low immunity against leprosy germs are affected by it. Multi-drug modern treatment under the supervision of M.D.T. doctor. By taking it continuously, this disease is completely cured within six months to one year. If it is left untreated, leprosy progresses. The possibility of disability is high. Treatment of leprosy is available free of cost at all government health centres.

At the District Leprosy Office, District Leprosy Officer Dr. Rita Chatterjee offered floral tributes to the portrait of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and resolved the service providers present to make the district leprosy free. Also informed about the efforts being made to eradicate leprosy. On this occasion, District AYUSH Medical Officer Dr. Priyanka Taran and Physiotherapist Rajneesh Gangra, NMA, Asha workers were present.

District Leprosy Officer Dr. Rita Chatterjee said that the best way to prevent the spread of leprosy is early diagnosis and treatment of infected people. Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign will be run from 30th January to 13th February to identify leprosy patients. During this period, NMA and Asha workers will reach door to door in rural areas and identify the symptoms of leprosy in children, family members and common people who have come in close contact with leprosy patients and get them treated by MDT. Apart from this, students will also be made aware about the symptoms of leprosy by visiting schools.