Nuhu was ready to sacrifice his own health for his family. Thankfully, he didn't have to.

Chandana’s goal was clear—to secure a stable job and uplift her family from poverty. She successfully completed her full course of treatment for leprosy and emerged stronger and more confident, ready to rebuild her dreams.

How does a broader medical focus help us to achieve our goal of zero leprosy? Dr Rajeev Nathan, Medical Superintendent of TLM Community Hospital, New Delhi, explains more.

Inclusion First works in Nigeria to build the resilience of people and their families with leprosy-related disabilities so that they can fully participate in all aspects of life.

Rekha, now 55 years old, has been affected by leprosy since she was around seven years old. After losing her mother at two and later undergoing a leg amputation, Rekha found a new way to rebuild their life while in the hospital: through knitting.