VOICED : Nuns help lepers in Madagascar as world marks World Leprosy Day

The video discusses a leprosy clinic in Madagascar, highlighting the stigma and rejection faced by patients from their families. It emphasizes the role of community support, particularly from nuns, in providing care and companionship. The video shares personal stories of patients, illustrating the challenges they face due to stigma, poverty, and isolation. It stresses the importance of early intervention to prevent irreversible symptoms of leprosy.

Discuss the misconceptions about the contagiousness of leprosy.

What are some reasons patients delay seeking help for leprosy?