how can you help: child of the month
John Paul, age 14, Philippines
John Paul was embarrassed when he learned he had leprosy. Even at the young age of thirteen he knew about the stigma and ridicule that people with leprosy face. His symptoms first began when he was twelve years old. White patches and nodules began to form on his face, arms and back. Thankfully his parents took him to Tala Hospital in Manila. There he was diagnosed with leprosy and able to receive treatment.
John Paul has taken Multi-drug Therapy for almost one year. Still embarrassed by his disease he doesn’t want to be around the other patients. He also stopped going to school to avoid the teasing that he would surly endure from his classmates
Children like John Paul don’t need to be teased and ridiculed. They are in need of diagnosis and treatment. Pray that God will heal their bodies and protect them from the stigma of leprosy. Thank you!.
