Stories

Muneer Khan

For over 30 years now, Muneer has been a professional tabla player, like his father, grandfather and even great grandfathers.

K Manikyamma

Manikyamma grew up in a leprosy colony in Dichpalli, India. Both her parents were diagnosed and treated for leprosy and

Zaibun Begum

Zaibun noticed a small blister on her right hand and by the next morning, her body was covered in painful

V N Iyer

V N Iyer, 69, is a retired engineer and also lectured at an engineering institute. He developed leprosy in April

Patlavat

Patlavat is 38 years old and was diagnosed with leprosy 12 years ago. She gave birth to her daughter and

Aruna

Aruna visited many local doctors after developing painful swellings in her hands. No one recognised her symptoms as leprosy until