World Vitiligo Day observed on June 25 with theme "From Stigma to Strength"

Key facts

• World Vitiligo Day is observed on June 25 to raise awareness about vitiligo, a long-term skin condition where patches of skin lose natural pigment due to the dysfunction of melanocytes.
• The theme for World Vitiligo Day 2026 is "From Stigma to Strength".
• The official World Vitiligo Day global headquarters event will be held from June 25 to 28 at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.
• Dr Davinder Parsad has been appointed as the President of World Vitiligo Day 2026.
• Ayurveda expert Dr Hari Prasad Shetty recommends avoiding lemon, orange, pickles, tomato, pomegranate, gooseberry (amla), curd, fish, red meat, alcohol, grapes, packed wafers, and carbonated drinks for vitiligo management.