By Mayank Jain | Manager Marketing & Communication
We thank all our supporters for donating towards our campaign to save the lives of malnourished children.
During the three months (1st May 2015 to 31st July 2015), 55 malnourished children were admitted (29 Boys and 26 Girls). In this particular period, we have successfully discharged 37 children. We make an effort to cure all children who are facing the problem of malnutrition.
The steps to cure a malnourished child:
By following these steps, children who have achieved the target weight of 15% when discharged are asked to come for 4 follow ups to check if they are healthy or have they started losing weight.
We also have done capacity building of mothers and family on health, hygiene and nutrition in both NRC.
Impact story of a child
Name of the child – Nazila
Father’s Name – Md. Anum
Mother’s name – Tairun
Age- 16 month
Tairun and Md. Anum lives in village called Anhari Gandhi. Couple has 6 children four girls and two boys. Both are working but due to their meager earning, they are not able to provide proper nutritious meal to their children. The environment around their house is very unhygienic which affects Nazila (daughter of Tairun and Md. Anum) was not able to grow healthy and suffered from malnutrition. On the day of Polio dose Nazila was sick, ASHA worker again suggested Tairun (Mother) to consult Nazila to NRC, after continuous recommendations for child betterment Tairun (mother) ignored. Tairun’s mother in law, who was present during Tairun and ASHA workers communication she took the initiative and ask ASHA worker about the details and charges of NRC. ASHA worker explained them about the treatment, Nutritious food and medicines are free of cost and also a compensatory amount of Rs. 50/- which will be given to Mother of Child. Understanding all the details of NRC Tairun (Mother) admitted Nazila (child) to NRC.
At the time of admission Nazila’s details are like:-
Weight – 5.900 Kg
Height – 69 CM
MUAC – 11.0
During the time of admission the Nazila was so weak and her appetite was also low. At first F-100 was given to cure her appetite. Then normal medication and treatment given to her, after four days a mix diet given to her and she has been able to eat it properly. Her health and weight was improving simultaneously, after 13 day Nazila achieved target weight of 15%. After seeing the growth chart of Nazila, her family was very happy to see the improvement. Nazila’s mother and grandmother were also counseled about the nutrition and food.
At the day of discharge:-
Weight – 6.790 Kg
Height – 69.4 cm
MUAC – 11.5
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