DODA, Jan. 30 -- Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Doda today flagged off the Sparsh Leprosy Rally-Cum-Awareness Van, marking the launch of an extensive awareness drive under the Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign. The initiative aims to educate the public about leprosy, eradicate misconceptions, and promote early detection and treatment across the district.

The event was attended by BMO Ghat, Dr. Abdul Gafoor, Principal ANMT Doda, Smt. Vidya Kotwal, Javed Iqbal (Head Assistant), Mohd Shafi Attu (Health Educator), Sanjeev Rana (I/c Legal Section), Mohd Faheem Butt (FLO NCD), along with Leprosy Staff members Mr. Ram Raj and. Sajad Ahmed (both PMAs) and the staff of ANMT School, among others.

The CMO emphasized the importance of awareness in elimi...