“The
purpose of Leprosy Eradication Day is to create awareness about this disease
and making people conscious about it” said H.E. Abdoul Aziz MBAYE Minister of Tourism, Republic
of Senegal while releasing the poster at Noida Film City.
“World
Leprosy Day is observed internationally on 30th January. This particular
day was actually chosen to commemorate the death of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi,
who understood the importance of this disease” added Sandeep Marwah Chairperson
of Indo Senegal Film And Cultural Association and Ambassador of International
Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nation.
“Leprosy
is one of the oldest diseases recorded in the world. The disease targets the nervous
system, especially the nerves in the cooler parts of the human body which
include the feet, hands and face” informed by H.E.Amadou
Moustapha DIOUF Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of
Senegal to India, Sri lanka, Bangladesh & Maldives
The
meeting was attended by many, film, television, media and fashion professionals
including Babacar THIAM Chef de Cabinet, Marguerite Isabelle Da COSTA
Counseiller Tecnique en Communication and, M. Abdoul Aziz LOUM Dy Head of the
Mission.
