India accounts for 57% of leprosy cases globally: Dr Lobo at book launch

Dr Lobo shared his thoughts on leprosy at the launch event of his book titled 'Dr S K Noordeen: Architect of the Global Leprosy Elimination Program'

As the world marked Leprosy Day on January 30, industry veterans gathered at an event for the launch of the book: Dr S K Noordeen: Architect of the Global Leprosy Elimination Program. The book has been authored by Dr Derek Lobo, Member, Board of Trustees, Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF). Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Former Chief Scientist, World Health Organisation (WHO) was the chief guest at the event. 

The event was hosted by Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF), which provided a platform to discuss the current state of the persons affected by leprosy around the world.

India accounts for 57 per cent