Dreams shattered by lymphatic filariasis: Nepali workers deported from Malaysia

Pancha Ram Chaudhary Tharu, a 30-year-old construction worker from Kapilvastu, Nepal, returned home after being deported from Malaysia for testing positive for lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as "Hatti Paile" in Nepal. His story mirrors that of many others who sought opportunities abroad only to face unexpected health challenges.

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