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World Vitiligo Day 2023 Official Logo
The official logo for World Vitiligo Day (WVD) 2023, to be held in Kazakhstan, has been unveiled. This logo was crafted by local artist Zhanar Sagidolla, who emerged as the winner in the logo design contest. The competition was overseen by the WVD 2023 organizational committee, led by its Honorary President Dr. Aliya Kassumkhanova.
The selected theme for the 2023 World Vitiligo Day is "Vitiligo: Looking into the Future," which reflects the event's forward-looking focus on vitiligo research, treatment, and understanding.
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