Two women from Bongo have shared accounts of enduring leprosy without proper diagnosis or consistent treatment for extended periods. Matilda Nyaaba experienced a decade of fainting episodes and nosebleeds before receiving identification of her condition at a hospital, while Aniah Lamisi lost the ability to perform farming tasks as the disease damaged her hands. Both women described facing social isolation and unreliable medication supplies from health facilities.
The Development Research and Advocacy Center has implemented support programs, including drilling water access points and establishing training sessions for basket weaving and soap production. Executive Director Jonathan Adabre explained that buyers visit communities to purchase handmade items, creating income opportunities for patients.
The cases were documented in a film examining stigma and recovery among those affected by the disease in the region.
The Development Research and Advocacy Center has implemented support programs, including drilling water access points and establishing training sessions for basket weaving and soap production. Executive Director Jonathan Adabre explained that buyers visit communities to purchase handmade items, creating income opportunities for patients.
The cases were documented in a film examining stigma and recovery among those affected by the disease in the region.
