Overview
The School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, in collaboration with the Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF), is organizing a Leprosy Awareness and Sensitization Workshop to educate students about leprosy, its prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and curability. The session will address common myths, stigma, and discrimination associated with the disease while promoting empathy, equality, human dignity, and social inclusion. The workshop aims to sensitize students towards the rights of persons affected by leprosy and encourage them to fulfil their civic duties and responsibilities by fostering a compassionate, inclusive, and discrimination-free society, in alignment with constitutional values and responsible citizenship.
Objectives of Event
- Explain the causes, modes of transmission, symptoms, prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of leprosy.
- Identify and dispel common myths and misconceptions associated with leprosy using scientifically accurate information.
- Recognize the stigma, discrimination, and social challenges faced by persons affected by leprosy.
- Understand the importance of human dignity, equality, fundamental rights, and non-discrimination in promoting an inclusive society.
- Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and respect towards persons affected by leprosy.
- Relate constitutional values and the duties and responsibilities of citizens to the prevention of social stigma and discrimination.
- Apply their learning by promoting leprosy awareness, encouraging early diagnosis and treatment, and advocating social inclusion within their communities.
Convener Details
- Prof. (Dr.) Piyush Mittal (Dean, SOP)
Co-convener:
- Prof. (Dr.) Ashok K. Gupta
Co-ordinators:
Co-cordinators:
- Dr. Arun Kumar
- Dr. Sandeep Kumar Shukla
Speaker Details:
- Mr. Tanzeel Khan (Regional Manager)-Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF)
- Mr. Kamal Singh Yadav (Programme Officer)-Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF)
