Wednesday, 15 February 2017

LEPROSY AWARENESS CAMP




Date: 02.02.2017              Venue: G. Venkataswamy Naidu College.
            A leprosy awareness camp  was  organized in connection with world leprosy day.             Dr. Yamuna, Mmedical Officer, Deputy Director of Medical Services (Leprosy), Thoothukudi created awareness about leprosy and  she said leprosy was  on the verge of elimination. Dr. Gurusamy, Medical Officer, Ilayarasanendal  elaborated on the various welfare measures available to patients. Later, leprosy pledge was taken by the Volunteers and guest. The NSS Volunteers actively interacted with doctors and understood the importance of removing the social stigma attached to leprosy patients.



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