Mohammed Nazam is a migrant labourer from Bihar. He struggles every day for his survival as he is a painter by profession. Nazam was referred to  Indian Relief Foundation for some visible defect in his eye. We guided him to Mumbai Eye Care Clinic where he was diagnosed with a damaged cornea and needed replacement of the cornea as soon as possible.

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Nazam was operated on in the next few days and now he is on his way to recovery. He can see very well and with proper care and medication he will have totally recouped in a few weeks time.

A Malnutrition camp for children was held on 31st Jan at Sufi Darshan and they were provided with multi vitamin, calcium and iron supplements along with albendazole tablets and syrup for deworming followed by a dental check-up as well and some critical cases that required attention were referred to hospitals.

 

After a complete check up they were given in hand a weeks supply of supplements. 

 

We conducted the camp with the help of Rotaract club of Caduceus supported by medical students from various colleges.

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Our goal is to improve the lives of the children and ensure that every child attains the right to good healthcare.

Our Response to Sandesh’s Neurological Disorder

 

The term neurological disorder applies to a condition that is caused by a dysfunction in the part of the brain all the nervous system resulting in physical on psychological symptoms. 

There are various reason for the said disorder which can be acquired but in the case of little Sandesh it was destiny, negligence of our healthcare system or ignorance it is difficult to decide. 

Young Sandesh, when he was a little over a year, developed a fever and his parents were ignorant about the fact that uncontrolled fever could lead to Brain Damage. 

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Further to their lack of understanding, they were so far from medical help that even a simple Crocin was unavailable unless they traveled 10 kilometres to get it

Their below-poverty-line condition made this even more challenging for them, eventually, they rushed him to the hospital only when he developed convulsions but by that time the damage was already done! 

Over the years the convulsions have become more frequent and much worse. His mother approached us to intervene and our medical social worker took the child and the mother to Nair Hospital, where he underwent several tests and was finally diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. 

 

Sandesh is now on medication

And his convulsions are rare and much less forceful in nature. It gave us immense satisfaction to see the mother smile. 

A big difference has been made in her and the child's lives and we will do our part in providing medicines and any other assistance required.

Sangita Kamble was referred to us and our medical social worker reached out to her and figured that she  urgently needed a cataract surgery which she had put off for a year due to the pandemic and lack of finance..

Her vision was drastically compromised and due to her poor financial status she couldn't afford the surgery. 

We evaluated her need and after we were satisfied our  Medical Social Worker team  coordinated and  made arrangements  with a leading Opthalmologist and Surgeon , Dr. Vasani  who successfully operated cataract  surgery of both her eyes ..

Her smile on her face was fulfilling enough for us for yet another success story achieved by IREF.

We would like to thank Rtn. Dr. Sunil Vasani , for his continued support to IREF and remain deeply grateful to him.

Indian Relief Foundation along with Brahma Kumaris had organized a medical camp for children on 12th Feb 2023 at Vijaytai Vidyamandir in Ulhasnagar.

 

The camp’s program included General Check-up, Dental Check-up and Eye Check up of children. Our qualified doctors Dr Vinay, Dr. Siddesh, Dr. Bharat and Dr. Swapnali participated in the camp and began the check-up of all the children who had come.

 

Before the General Check up, the children’s body weight was examined and noted, who were later counseled and treated by our physican. Children with dental issues were identified and counseled for further treatment by our qualified dentist.

 

Our Optometrist also examined the eyes of all the children for vision defects and distributed spectacles.

 

It was heartening to note that the camp was attended by 121 children and a total success.

 

Our objective in conducting this check-up session for children was to ensure their fitness.

On 11th November, IREF with Ausra health Care facilities launched its initial Assitant Nurses Training Program for the villagers and the Adivasi women residing in Kalyan East. It's a 3 months program and consists of theoretical and practical training provided with the purpose to prepare them for their duties as nursing care professionals.

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On completion of the course, they will be placed at clinics and hospitals for practical knowledge post which they will be able to secure a well-salaried job in any hospital or a doctor.

Auto rickshaw driver Rahul Singh’s daughter Trisha was operated for congenital heart disease six months prior to the lockdown in one of the hospitals in Mumbai and he is now in debts up to his nose and pays an exorbitant sum as monthly interest.

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He was referred to IREF and we sent him to a cardiac consultant at the Wadia Hospital where Trisha received nebulization and a 2D echo test to check the condition of the heart.

On the fortunate day Rahul got talking to the lady who boarded his rickshaw about his troubles and how Trisha was having complaints about pain in the chest. 

Due to high consultation fees he could not afford to visit the cardiac surgeon to find out what was going wrong.

Trisha was put on medication and in two days time was in the pink of health. 

Rahul expressed his gratitude multiple times and travelled all the way  from Ghatkopar to Bhayandar only to thank our social worker to whom he had so far only spoken to over the phone.

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The entire expenses were borne by IREF.

Soni was only 3 and half years old when her legs were slit up till the knee in front of her parents eyes, due to an unfortunate train  station. 

 

It took her one and a half months to recover at Sion hospital and  post the tragic day Soni give up schooling as she was  unable to cope without legs.

 

We  received information about Soni through a well wisher and we spared no effort and  expense and made sure Soni visited the prosthetic centre where measurements were taken and within a month the prosthetics were ready. 

 

Today , Soni stands proudly on her prosthetic legs and she is learning to balance and walk the new lease of life that she has received.

 

Her parents were very pleased and were engulfed with emotions and mentioned that we have done what no one else has ever done for them before.

 

We would like to thank Ratna Nidhi Trust and especially Rajiv Mehta for supporting us in this noble and extremely fulfilling  initiative 

Jaggu works as a watchman in Dadar and his daughter Karishma was suffering from congenital heart disease since the last  11 years and due to lack of funds Jaggu was unable to get her operated (the cost of the surgery was around INR 4 lakhs) 

 

Karishma suddenly developed complications and had severe chest pains. 

 

She was referred to Indian Relief Foundation ( IREF ) via a friend and we at IREF helped her with her blood tests , doctor consultations and worked closely with SRCC Children’s Hospital .

 

We managed to get her successfully operated today and coordinated the entire efforts without any cost to the family . 

 

All of us at IREF are delighted to share that she is now on her way to recovery and can finally live the life she deserves.

 

We would like to thank SRCC for their  phenomenal humanitarian support .

 

Our centre is going to be equipped with a Retinoscope,Tonometer, Lensometer, Slit Lamp , Auto-refractometer and Optical frame rack.

 

We will be performing all kinds of eye check ups  and also dispense reading glasses and bifocals .

 

For those requiring surgical intervention we will transport them to Tulsi Eye Hospital , Nasik ( Chainrai Group ) for the necessary treatment .

 

We would like to profusely thank the trustees of Tulsi Trust and a special thanks to Jagdish Chainrai for his support .

Indian relief Foundation aims at making all the 29 villages around Sufi Darshan cataract free.

 

Every week we facilitate senior citizens transport to Sankara Eye Hospital in Panvel for free cataract removal surgeries.

 

We are highly grateful to Sankara Eye Hospital for being part of our endeavor in helping senior citizens be cataract free.