VOICED : Stigma stalks India's leprosy sufferers as disease returns

The video discusses the ongoing challenges faced by people affected by leprosy in India, despite being declared eliminated in 2005. It highlights the social stigma and discrimination they endure, especially in colonies where they live. The video compares the stigma of leprosy with other diseases like tuberculosis and AIDS, noting the visible deformities as a key factor in discrimination. It also covers the legal barriers leprosy patients face and the efforts by charities to change public attitudes. The government aims to eradicate leprosy in 10 years, but the social and legal challenges remain significant.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?