May 10, 2021: Agnes, a 39-year-old housewife, has been on long-term treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus from 2011 onwards. She and her husband live in a rented house and her husband works in a small hotel. Given their very low socio-economic background, the approximate monthly cost of Rs. 4,500 for medicines (excluding blood work) is unaffordable.

Feb 19, 2022: Agnes’ disease is under control with medicines.