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14. Case of Child TB patient:
Sakshi, 17 years.

During its out reach programme Udaipur CHILDLINE team came across 17-year-old Sakshi. Sakshi was suffering from T.B and her mother could afford her treatment. Sakshi was admitted into the hospital by the CHILDLINE team. During the course of treatment she was diagnosed with wounds in her lungs that required immediate medical attention. Operation was the only last resort. Since the hospital did not have the requirements to perform the operation CHILDLINE was asked to approach hospitals in Jaipur, Ahemadabad or Mumbai.

Sakshi had very little time on her hands. The doctors assured that she has three to four months. Her conditions had deteriorated as she had been constantly vomiting blood. With immediate action arrangement was made for one unit of blood. Since Sakshi was in a critical condition she could not travel for her treatment to Ahemadabad. Sakshi case details were sent across to Ahemadabad CHILDLINE. Doctors there had to say that Sakshi was in her last stages and had to undergo an operation immediately. The operation would cost three lakhs. Knowing CHILDILNE and its activities the cost was reduced to one and half lakhs.

CHILDLINE approached the media to raise funds for the operation. One of the local dailies published the case under the title "Sakshi Ke Ghar Nahi Jalega Khushiyo Ka Diya". In response to the newspaper article people contributed eleven thousand rupees, sweets and gifts for Sakshi. One of the readers agreed to take up the entire expense of her operation. The sponsor accompanied Sakshi and her mother to Mumbai for the treatment. Since she was very weak she could not be operated immediately. Instead she was put on medication for two months. During this time her health conditions improved. Doctors have advised to wait for six months before the operation. Sakshi is presently at home doing well.

A very happy Sakshi visited the Udaipur CHILDLINE one fine day and expressed "Bhayya Me Jiyugi"