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Stories from the mission

On a ditch, on a bush

Through ditches, bushes, hills, valleys, rivers and ravines, our Congolese staff are on their way to carry out the leprosy screening programme we support.

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Regular help

In our village and in the area, there was a very strong antipathy towards leprosy patients. The Leprosy Mission staff changed this with regular help.

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HISTORY OF BORA

"None of my friends knew I had leprosy. If a girl gets it, she can never get married."
Bora Alphonsine is 31 years old and she is serious about herself.

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Under grandparents' wings

The story of Anil's recovery. Twelve-year-old Anil, from Kristokulam, India, had a very tough childhood. He now lives with his grandparents and studies at a nearby school.

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Maya and Mamata

Gillian, the Director of the New Zealand Leprosy Society, met Maya six years ago at the Rose House, the rehabilitation unit of Anandaban Hospital.

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The story of Taranath

"Walk a mile in my shoes and you'll understand what it means to be a leper!" I am Taranath from Nepal. I grew up not far from Kathmandu.

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From helped to helping

Agostino was diagnosed with leprosy in his youth and almost went blind as a result. He is now cured and even has a job! He tends his vegetables and brings them to market.

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Gateway to healing

In 2021, screening will be the focus of our projects in Congo and India. Screening is the "gateway" to detection and cure.

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The charismatic Jorge

His sense of humour is a source of joy to everyone he meets. He brings life and hope to his village of Namatu, where he has lived with his family for 70 years as a respected farmer.

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Amal's story

At our first appointment, at the Purpulia hospital in West Bengal, Amal was waiting for her prosthesis to be adjusted to ensure a good fit.

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Alina's story

Alina, 13, found out she had leprosy three years ago. She had to wait a year for treatment. She wants to get better and feels she will.

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Phyo Vai Soe

Phyo Vai Soe, 30, from Myanmar, was diagnosed with leprosy 11 years ago at the age of 19 at the Mawlamyine Christian Leprosy Hospital. Thank you so much for your help!

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Parbati Bista

"I was diagnosed with leprosy eight years ago. I became suspicious when spots appeared on my skin and my hands became weak."

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A message from a leprosy patient

Issa grew up in Danja in the Republic of Niger. When he was 10 years old, he noticed spots on his arms and his fingers started to curl. That's when he was diagnosed with the disease.

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