World Leprosy Day: 25th January, 2026
Introduction: International public health commemoration days are designed to draw attention to particular illnesses and health challenges, foster public health understanding and encourage behaviors that support good health and wellness. Annually, a wide range of institutions, groups, and communities across the world take part in initiatives and events to mark and advocate for World Health Days.
The World Leprosy Day, which is celebrated on the final Sunday in January of each year, is to take place on 25th January this year. The 2026 theme which is “Leprosy is Curable, the Challenge is Stigma”, is a call to action aiming to raise awareness of leprosy, highlight the challenges faced by persons affected by leprosy and inspire collaborative action to eliminate leprosy.
Authors: Aminah Namwabira1*, Maria Nakabuye1, Vianney John Kigongo 1, Carol Musubika2, Florence Nambaziira2 Institutional affiliation: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Training Program, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda; 2Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Laboratory Leadership Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda. Correspondence: *Tel: +256771894690, Email: anamwabira@uniph.go.ug
