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Launch of Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation : A New hope for
rehabilitation of people affected with leprosy
On October 10th 2007 the “Sasakawa
India Leprosy Foundation” was launched in Delhi with the aim to ensure a dignified
social and economic existence for people affected by the disease. Many persons
who have had leprosy lead a life removed from their homes as a consequence of
social stigma associated with the disease.
Mr Yohei Sasakawa,
Chairman of the Sasakawa Memorial Health Foundation,
WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Elimination of Leprosy, was present for the
occasion. Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, former president of
India,
stated “Let the brain ease the pain”. The event was also attended by Mr. Tarun Das, Chief Mentor of
Confederation of Indian industry (CII) and Board Member of Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation, Ms. Sayeeda Imam, Creative Director of Contract Advertising
Agency and Board Member of Sasakawa India Leprosy
Foundation, senior WHO officials and other dignitaries.
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Launching the Sasakawa India Leprosy
Foundation, the Goodwill Ambassador is seen with Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Mr Tarun Das of CII and Ms Syeda Imam
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In meeting with WHO Representative to
India
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During a meeting with Dr S J Habayeb, WHO Representative in India,
Mr Sasakawa reiterated his commitment to support India’s
leprosy program.
Read about the activities of the Sasakawa
Memorial Health Foundation and the Nippon Foundation through these links. http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/eng/who/affiliated_14.html http://www.smhf.or.jp/e/index.html
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