How a leprosy sufferer overcame suicide
A man from a leprosy colony in India talks about the difficulties he has faced since being diagnosed with the disease.
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In the past, leprosy sufferers were ostracised by their communities as the disease was incurable, disfiguring and incorrectly thought to be highly infectious.
A man who suffered from leprosy tried to take his own life on two occasions and shares his story.
Lifelines: The Quest for Global Health aired on Al Jazeera in 2014. ‘Ancient Enemy’ the seventh film in the series focusing on leprosy in India. You can watch it online here.
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Published On 23 Sep 2014