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Highest Leprosy Rate Among Bangladesh Tea Workers
World Leprosy Day: Tea workers most vulnerable
It all started when she discovered discoloured skin on different parts of her body. But for Rupom Bhumij, a 53-year-old tea worker, seeking a doctor’s advice for what she thought then as a “minor issue” was a luxury she couldn’t afford.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM