National anti-leprosy day is observed on 30th January in India. However, world leprosy day is observed on the  the last Sunday of January is observed as World Leprosy Day (WLD). 

• The theme of National Anti–Leprosy Day 2023- Let us make Leprosy a History; Let us fight against leprosy

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced “Act Now. End Leprosy.” as its theme for this year’s World Leprosy Day. 
• The theme stresses three main points: one, that elimination of leprosy is possible; two: that immediate action is required, that includes resources and commitment; and third that leprosy is preventable and treatable, hence people still suffering from it is a needless thing.