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8-Year-Old Kamal Returns Home, His Smile and Hope Restored!
Meet Kamal, an 8-year-old boy whose life was transformed by your generosity and God's grace. Once isolated and suffering from the devastating effects of leprosy, Kamal is now on the path to healing, all thanks to your support. Here’s how your kindness is making a difference, one life at a time.
Last year, we introduced you to 8-year-old Kamal from rural Nepal, whose life had been severely affected by the devastating effects of leprosy. Today, we are thrilled to share how your generosity and God’s grace have brought healing and hope to his life.
When we first met Kamal, his face was hidden behind painful patches and lumps, and his eyes were swollen shut. His airways were so inflamed that he could barely breathe through his nose. Leprosy had taken a heavy toll on this young boy, leaving him covered from head to toe in the unmistakable signs of the disease.
In Kamal’s rural village, his parents were told that his condition was the result of a curse, inflicted by a snake god. They didn’t know that Kamal was suffering from a treatable disease—until they made a brave and difficult 5-hour journey to the Leprosy Mission’s Anandaban Hospital.
There, Kamal and his family learned the truth: Kamal’s illness was not a curse but leprosy, and with the right treatment, he could be cured. Thanks to supporters like you, Kamal received the essential multi-drug therapy that began his journey toward healing.
Now, as Kamal nears the end of his 12-month treatment, he is on the verge of being completely cured of leprosy, and the pain that once seemed endless is finally beginning to fade.
Cared for by you!
Upon Kamal’s arrival at Anandaban Hospital, doctors discovered that Kamal was also suffering from leprosy reaction, and his body was carrying one of the highest bacterial loads the doctors had ever encountered.
The medical team immediately began a rigorous treatment plan to address his reaction, while also providing vital care to improve his critically low nutrition.
Kamal’s recovery was no small feat, but thanks to you, Kamal received the opportunity to heal and recover.
His Smile Says It All
After months of treatment, Kamal could finally return home to his family. His little sister, who had missed his bright smile, was overjoyed to see her brother once again.
When Kamal first arrived at Anandaban, his face was swollen, and he struggled for every breath. The physical toll of leprosy weighed down his spirit, and he had lost hope. But now, thanks to your kindness, his smile has returned, and his joy is unmistakable.
Kamal’s journey is not just about physical healing; it’s about emotional restoration too.
Ruth, the hospital’s counsellor, has been working with Kamal and his family throughout his treatment, providing them with the emotional support they so desperately needed. Ruth continues to visit Kamal regularly to help him heal emotionally and make sure he knows that he isn’t alone in his struggles.
Bringing Hope to the Community
While Ruth was visiting Kamal, she also took the opportunity to speak with others in the village about leprosy. Many of them had feared Kamal, worried that his disease might spread to them and their families.
However, Ruth was able to reassure them that leprosy is not easily transmitted once treatment begins, helping to dispel the myths and fears surrounding the disease.
Kamal’s journey from isolation and fear to recovery and acceptance is a testament to the power of care, and support from Cure One supporters like you.
Thank you for being part of Kamal’s story. Over the coming months, we will continue to share his progress with you.
Together, and with God’s grace, we will continue to bring hope and healing to many more people affected by leprosy.
What a wonderful way to achieve a world without leprosy. One person at a time.
If you would like to become a Cure One supporter, please visit www.cureone.org.nz or contact Diane at phone 0800 862 873 or email cureone@leprosymission.org.nz
