Leprosy in India

Leprosy is a very ancient disease. Millions of people have been cured over the past 20 years, but leprosy still exists today. The stigma related to leprosy often forces patients to live separate from their families. This video shows how the stigma can be reduced through early treatment and by empowering patients. With this project in India, the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development helps patients reintegrate into society and lead a normal life.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• leprosy
• disease
• Vasella
• India
• Novartis Foundation
• disability
• multi-drug therapy
• Novartis
• MDT
• ulcer
• stigma
• lepra
• leper
• world health organization
• Sandoz
• Leisinger

[babla150]

we should make people aware of leprosy.......

[babla150]

I m happy that leprosy has been eradicated from india almost. it is our duty to make aware people about this disease. stop avoiding them.

[plasticfelinerodent]

@LorenzoXTerminus Same story for me too! except I'm in high school.

[LorenzoXTerminus]

For college,I am working on a research paper dealing with the causes and effects of leprosy in India. This video will work as a great source. Thanks plenty for this upload!