Book Release Function and Dialogue “Dr. S K Noordeen: The Architect of the Global Leprosy Elimination Programme”
I am very grateful for this opportunity to speak at the launch of a book celebrating the achievements of Dr. N.K. Noordeen, a man who dedicated his life to the fight against leprosy.
Dr. Nordeen was one of my trusted friends, comrade, and mentor in my fight against leprosy. We collaborated for more than 40 years and those years were invaluable to me. I am sure you are all aware of his many accomplishments during that time. Perhaps his greatest achievement was to give countless people courage and hope that a world without leprosy could be realized. His light will never be extinguished as his ideals and passions have been passed on to us.
I congratulate Dr. Lobo for writing this book. As we look back on Dr. Noordeen’s achievements recorded in its pages, let us renew our determination to realize a world free of leprosy and work together to make it happen. Thank you.
*This video message is available at The Nippon Foundation YouTube.