Medical Care For People Affected by Leprosy in India
Situation:
People affected by leprosy and their families are stigmatized and marginalized. The fear of infection, prejudice and exclusion is great. Therefore, those affected often overlook or ignore the first signs. However, leprosy can be treated very well in the early stages and usually heals without consequences. If leprosy remains untreated, nerves are destroyed and irreversible damage often occurs to hands, feet and eyes.