17-year-old Nikita from a Bhil tribe is part of a five-member family that earns a livelihood providing farm labour. Earlier a lively girl, she chose to remain secluded from her friends; social and family gatherings when she developed claw fingers due to leprosy. Her parents were saddened that matrimonial proposals were rejected due to her disability.

Health coordinator visits, assessment, counselling towards reconstructive surgery, and post-operative care from ALERT-INDIA team helped Nikita correct the deformity and be a part of her community.

“The surgery brought back happiness missing from our lives. We now look forward to a full life for her.” say Nikita’s Parents