New Face for Leprosy 

Rupon is 49 and has 4 children. She lives with her younger son and husband, both of whom work in the tea garden as laborers. She noticed blisters on her right foot 5 years ago (2018). A health worker recognized these as leprosy, and she started treatment at the Lepra clinic. She took multidrug therapy for 6 months. Unfortunately, she then developed an ulcer on her foot. She does twice-daily foot self-care, and she wears the (MCR) protective sandal. 

Her neighbors have accepted her diagnosis and encouraged her to get treatment. Her son and daughter accompany her to clinic appointments. She feels sad that her protective footwear prevents her from going to the temple because she cannot be barefoot there. She is proud of her family, who have supported her. When she sees people with symptoms, she shares her experience and gives them hope. Her finances have improved after breeding the goat given by LEPRA; they have milk and meat from the goats.