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Health
Amritsar Hosts District-Level Leprosy Awareness Camp
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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In Amritsar, health officials organized a district-wide camp to raise awareness about leprosy, offering free screening and counseling.
Health authorities in Amritsar launched a district‑level leprosy awareness camp aimed at educating residents about early detection and treatment. The event featured free skin examinations and counseling sessions conducted by trained medical staff. Participants were provided with informational pamphlets detailing symptoms, transmission, and available treatment options. Local NGOs collaborated with the district health department to reach remote villages and ensure that even the most underserved communities received the necessary support.