Real life Stories

When Bhumisuta discovered she had leprosy, she thought she would be shunned by her community and her fiancé.

Sakshi was just 10 years old when she noticed her little finger had become swollen and painful.

Mussa was affected by lymphatic filariasis and displayed the symptoms of hydrocele as a result.

Gomes was diagnosed with leprosy, since then he has been cured, and joined a self-care group to help others. He says "It…

Sibbu was just 11 years old when his parents noticed that his right arm was swollen and tender above the elbow.

Samapravin is just twelve years old. Her family first noticed a patch on her left hand, and increasing numbness. They did…