At the time she was living in Shirajgonj, where little was known about the disease.
After Sharna married, she moved to Sreemongal where government health workers undertook a family check-up and diagnosed her with leprosy. She received 12 months of multidrug therapy (MDT) and now has just a few spots on her back.
Sharna lives with her husband and two children. She now works for a Federation of People Affected by Leprosy, supporting others to continue their treatment and educating the importance of regular self-care. Sharna is strongly supported by her husband and is highly respected in her local community.
“Be strong, don’t lose hope and fight!”
