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Even in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, efforts are being made in many Asian countries to address the issue of leprosy. Focusing on issues in Asia, this webinar will invite a Ministry of Health official, an NGO representative and representatives of organization of persons affected by leprosy to share their perspectives about the challenges of leprosy in their countries and key leprosy issues that must not be forgotten.

• Date: Friday, 25th March, 2022
• Time: 08:00-09:10 (UTC)
• Duration: 70 min.
• Language: English
• Simultaneous Interpretation: Hindi, Bengali, Nepali and Bahasa.
• Program :
  1. Message from Special Guest (00:00-00:05)
     Mr. Tarun Das
     Chairman, Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF)
  2. Goodwill Ambassador’s 20th Anniversary Video (0:05-0:15)
  3. Presentations (0:15-0:50)
     i.From Republic of Kiribati
     Ms. Erei Rimon
     National Leprosy Elimination Program Manager
     Ministry of Health and Medical Services
     ii.From Bangladesh
     Dr. David Pahan
     Director, Lepra Bangladesh
     iii.From India
     Ms. Maya Ranaware
     Treasurer, Executive Committee, Association of Persons Affected by Leprosy (APAL)
     iv.From Indonesia
     Ms. Yuliati
     Chair, South Sulawesi branch, PerMaTa Indonesia
     v.Messages from Goodwill Ambassador
  4. Q & A session with Goodwill Ambassador (0:50-1:10)
     Facilitator: Prof. Takahiro Nanri, Executive Director, Sasakawa Health Foundation