 
  Hidden Lives
This podcast contains stories of people we've met during our work with The Leprosy Mission.
The Leprosy Mission Australia works with people with leprosy, other neglected tropical diseases and disabilities.  They are often the most marginalised, vulnerable and hidden from the rest of society.  We run health improvement projects, often in rural and remote villages where we get to meet many people who have amazing life experiences to share.
Yes, leprosy is still a thing but it doesn't have to be.  
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      Podcasting since 2024 • 28 episodes
    
Hidden Lives
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28. Kamal's journey - curse or disease?
When small patches started to appear on his face, 8 year old Kamal was told he was cursed by a snake god.  4 months of animal sacrifices and rituals didn't take the curse away.  By the time Kamal arrived at the hospital, his face ...
        
          
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    27. No money, no honey, thus innovation was born
Prem discovered a hidden talent when he attended bee keeping training.  Buzzing with ideas and excitement from his training, Prem ventured into the jungle to catch his first wild bee hive and he hasn't looked back since.
        
          
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    26. The worst rejection of all
Mina was studying at university when she first started losing strength in her hands.  It got so bad, Mina ended up in a wheelchair, with no strength left to walk.  Having to go through treatment whilst studying for university exams is...
        
          
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