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16. Case of medical assistance:
Case 1: Mayank.

On the 5th September 2005 Mr. Kishanlal visits CHILDLINE Alwar seeking assistance for his sons treatment. His son, Mayank, had to undergo an operation and the family could not afford the medical expenses. Mayank had a hole in his intestine, which requiring immediate operation.
CHILDLINE team visited Mayank at the hospital. CHILDLINE interacted with the Medical Officer of the hospital and they agreed upon to operate the child free of cost. Through local resources and sponsorship support CHILDLINE mobilized an amount of Rs. 14,530 towards the medicine expenses. Following the operation and full recovery, the child was discharged from the hospital.

Case 2: Manisha.

Manisha, 15-year-old, had run away from home, as she was not happy. Her mother had expired and father had remarried. She was ill treated by her father and stepmother, following which she left the house. Manisha was once beaten up by her stepmother as a result of which her right leg was badly injured. She had to be operated and a steel rod was inserted. During her stay at the shelter home she had developed severe pain in the right leg. Kochi CHILDLINE organized for sponsorship support for her operation. Post operation she was sent back to the shelter home. Manisha made several attempts to run away from the shelter home. Every time she was handed over to CHILDLINE.

On the request of shelter home's in-charge she was placed at another shelter. Manisha was provided with counselling following which she expressed her interest to continue her education. CHILDLINE contacted District Education Officer, to obtain her Transfer Certificate. She was then admitted into a school. After three days CHILDLINE received a call informing that Manisha is not interested in studies. Hence had to be shifted out from the shelter home. Manisha was finally placed at the Government Institution for destitute girls. She appeared for her 6th Std exam. Presently she is pursuing her education at Govt. Girl's High School, Thaikkoodam.

Case 3: Kanaka & Rashmi.

Eight-year-old Kanaka and six year old Rashmi have a very bleak future; both the sisters have been tested HIV positive. Having lost their parents there was no one who was willing to take the two girls into their fold. Their immediate family had shunned away from taking the responsibility of looking after the children. Social stigma and lack of adequate awareness among the family and the villagers had left these girls on their own with no proper support system.
Through the efforts of CHILDLINE Cuttack and support from the District administration and the Women and Child Development Department, the sisters have been placed at the children's home.

Case 4: Vinod.

In a gas cylinder explosion incident Vinod sustained 40% burns. In this incident his mother and two siblings were killed. Vinod's father approached Pune CHILDLINE requesting for financial assistance in the treatment of his son. The child was admitted in a Government hospital in Pune, but was not happy with the treatment provided in the hospital.
With CHILDLINE's intervention the child was admitted at KEM hospital for further treatment. The child was provided free treatment at the hospital.

Case 5: Rafiq.

CHILDLINE 24 South Parganas received a call on 1st December 2005. 11-year-old Rafiq had injured his right eye. His friend accidentally hit him with a piece of wood, while playing. The team members took the child to the hospital. With the assistance of team members and hospital staff he was provided specialized eye check-up. The child was advised a series of test. Following these test he was admitted at the N.R.S hospital and had to undergo an operation.

CHILDLINE approached the local MLA and was successful in arranging for free bed and treatment. Rafiq was successfully operated on 7th February 2006 and discharged on 9th February. The team accompanied the child for a check up and has been keeping a follow-up.