Malik*, a 58 year old man stays with his wife, three sons and daughter in law in Landhi , Karachi. He and his sons run a general store for sustenance.

One day, Malik* saw a patch in his hand which swelled up. The swelling made him anxious so he showed it to around 6 – 7 doctors in Karachi but was left dismayed. When he discussed his condition with his relatives in Mirpurkhas, a city located 231.8 km from Karachi, they advised him to visit a doctor there. Therefore, Malik* set out on his journey with the hope the swelling would go away.

When he visited the centre in Mirpurkhas , they suspected it was Leprosy and referred him to MALC in Karachi. Malik* didn’t waste any time and visited MALC Hospital where he was diagnosed with Leprosy and admitted for complications. By that time, his legs had also swollen, and his diabetes made it challenging for him to move. Malik* was eager to help his sons run the store while they were managing it at the time he was admitted.

“At first, I was a little afraid when the doctor in Mirpurkhas told me that it could be Leprosy but when I was admitted at MALC Hospital my
anxiety subsided after I started interacting with other patients. I felt better as my treatment progressed ” said Malik*.

Malik* has returned to working at the general store today and he wishes to convey his sincere gratitude for the care and assistance
provided to him while he was a patient at MALC Hospital.