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Case-Studies
4. Case of Street Children:
Rupa, 9 years.
9-year-old Roopa had lost both her parents at a very early age. Her parents had succumbed to AIDS. Following their death... She was taken to  the State Hospital twice for HIV testing. Both test results showed negative. But her health was deteriorating day by day. She was taken to another hospital in Guwahati for a second opinion. Here the child's test result was positive.
Following the child's HIV status being revealed all hell broke loose.
The child was ignored and neglected by the neighbours and villagers. Her uncle wanted to place her at a shelter where she would not have to face the hatred of people. 12th August 2005, the General Secretary of Manipur Network of Positive People called Imphal CHILDLINE to arrange for the child's shelter.
18th August 2006 the child was produced before the CWC committee. The child was provided shelter at a shelter home run for the HIV+ children.
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