Entrepreneur raises TB awareness, advocates for mental health

Laxmi Asrani, an entrepreneur and director at Skinwood Clinic, has shared her difficult experience with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). She faced serious side effects and emotional challenges but managed to overcome the disease after two years of treatment. Laxmi believes that raising awareness about tuberculosis is crucial. She wishes to dispel myths surrounding the illness and promote mental health support for those affected. Her goal is to contribute to a future free of TB and reduce the stigma associated with it. She emphasizes that TB does not discriminate, impacting people from all walks of life. Despite the obstacles, Laxmi's journey has inspired her to advocate for a deeper understanding of the disease and the importance of compassion towards those struggling with it.