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Meena’s Rebirth: A Journey of Courage, Surgery, and Hope

Meena’s life was shaped by the physical and emotional toll of leprosy, but with reconstructive surgery at Green Pastures Hospital, she regained not only the use of her hands but also the hope and independence to pursue a brighter future.

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Meena, a 21-year-old from Bara district, has faced a lifetime of challenges, battling both leprosy and the stigma that came with it. At just 11, she was diagnosed with leprosy, and the disease soon left visible marks on her hands and legs. Despite starting Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), her condition worsened over the years, leading to clawed hands and painful defor­mities. The lack of consistent medical care only deepened her suffering, and by her late teens, Meena was not only strug­gling with physical pain but also with societal rejection.

As if the physical toll wasn’t enough, the emotional strain of discrim­i­nation prevented Meena from pursuing her dreams, including marriage. Her condition and society’s preju­dices made it impos­sible for her to find a partner, and despite her high standards, her options remained limited. Yet Meena’s story took a hopeful turn when she learned about Green Pastures Hospital (GPH) from a neighbour. Inspired by their success, Meena consulted with a plastic surgeon at GPH, who recom­mended recon­structive surgery for her hands. Meena underwent the surgery in two stages, first on her right hand and later on her left. Thanks to the charity support and excellent care at GPH, Meena’s hands were restored, and with them, her hope for a brighter future.

Coming from a large family of nine siblings, Meena was always an inspi­ration to her loved ones, especially her younger brother, who supported her both finan­cially and emotionally. Despite her challenges, she never gave up. With her newfound indepen­dence after surgery, Meena now has the confi­dence to pursue skills training and secure a job, aiming for financial freedom. Her deter­mi­nation to overcome adversity fuels her vision of a future filled with possi­bility and empowerment.

(Name changed for anonymity)

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