Home › Latest updates › Initiative news › Global Appeal 2025 to end leprosy-related stigma & discrimination launched from Odisha with endorsement from ministries of Health of 55 countries
Global Appeal 2025 to end leprosy-related stigma & discrimination launched from Odisha with endorsement from ministries of Health of 55 countries
Global Appeal 2025 to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy was launched in Bhubaneswar, Odisha with endorsements from health ministries of 55 countries worldwide. The launch co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Initiative brought together persons affected by leprosy from many Indian states, Odisha Ministry of Health and several other experts and advocates for leprosy elimination.
Welcome Address by Ms. Jayanti Pradhan, a person affected by leprosy from Odisha
Message from Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Odisha
Presentation on the Leprosy Situation in Odisha by Dr. Kshetra Mohan Kand, Additional Director Health (Leprosy)
Remarks by Ms. Maya Ranavare, a person affected by leprosy from Maharashtra
Felicitation of Champions of Leprosy in Odisha (Persons Affected by Leprosy)
Remarks by Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination and Chairman of The Nippon Foundation
Launch of Global Appeal 2025 with “Sapna,” Mascot for National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Remarks by Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Health & Family Welfare of Odisha
Closing Remarks by Dr. Takahiro Nanri, President of Sasakawa Health Foundation and Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Initiative
Details of the Global Appeal 2025 will be featured in the upcoming issue of Leprosy Bulletin, scheduled for release at the end of February. In addition, a recording of the ceremony and video messages will be made available on the Global Appeal special website.
