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Mr. Sasakawa Gujarat Visit

Jan 17, 2020

WHO Goodwill Ambassador Elimination Leprosy and Chairman of the Nippon Foundation Mr. Yohie Sasakawa visited Gujarat state from 31 January 2020 to 4 February 2020.  Mr. Y. Sasakawa, Mr. Takahiro Nandri -Sasakawa Health Founder Director, Ms. Kiyomi – Program Director, Mr. Venu Gopal – Vice President APAL, Mr. Uday Thakar, Dr. Rashmi Shukla – WHO, Ms. Megha Ben, and Gujarat state leaders met Disability Commissioner Mr. B. G. Nenval at his office. And also they met Chief Secretary Health Madam, Ms. Jayanti Ravi, on 4 February 2020. The team submitted a memorandum to Disability Commissioner and Chief Secretary for land patta issues. They have assured will take necessary action for people affected by leprosy and their families land patta.