Janeiro Roxo (Purple January) and National Leprosy Day
What’s happening
Law 12,135/2009 makes the last Sunday of January the national day to fight and prevent Hansen's disease (leprosy), the anchor of the Janeiro Roxo awareness month.
What to do
Include early-symptom awareness in January health communications, especially for workforces in high-incidence regions.
How Workbliss can help
Book a Workbliss session or campaign for this by January 17 (14 days' notice).
Plan support for your teamsSource
planalto.gov.br. Checked October 19, 2026.