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Please inform when was he received the prize.

Leprosy:

A chronic, mildly infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the peripheral nervous system, skin, and nasal mucosa and variously characterized by ulcerations, tubercular nodules, and loss of sensation that sometimes leads to traumatic amputation of the anesthetized part.

in 1994 Dr. Joon Lew of (South korea) got international gandhi award.

1994 Dr Joon Lew (South Korea) and Dr V Ekambaram (India) receive International Gandhi Award for Outstanding Contributions to Leprosy Work.

International Gandhi Award is given in the field of leprosy eradication.

What is meant by leprosy?

Leprosy can be prevented or not?

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Initially, infections are without symptoms and typically remain this way for 5 to 20 years. Symptoms that develop include granulomas of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. This may result in a lack of ability to feel pain, thus loss of parts of extremities due to repeated injuries or infection due to unnoticed wounds. Weakness and poor eyesight may also be present.

He belongs to which country?