Program Update
No child should be denied the right to healthcare, under any circumstance - That is the key mantra of Ekam. The thin line between life and death is one which is very often dictated by the availability of resources. Dealing with life threatening illnesses and medical situations in children is a harrowing and daunting experience for any parent. Out of pocket expenditure and the inability to pay for treatment only add to their existing woes, thereby compounding their distress.
The 'Save a Child' program works to reach out to and provide medical support to any child who needs us!! Our team works round the clock to ensure that every child who is referred to us is treated in a caring, respectful environment. We begin by identifying children needing support, facilitating their treatment Including any expenses till their discharge, counselling the parents/guardians and following up with the families post discharge to ensure they comply with the doctor's advice.
While always ensuring that the right thing is done for the child; leveraging the existing resources within the public health facilities is Ekam's priority at all times. Effective utilisation of insurance schemes and services provided by the government is one of our key focus areas. In 2017-18, we supported 870 children through the Save a Child project', moving us one step closer to our vision
Story from the field
Baby of Chithra (female) child was born with Extreme Preterm 28 Weeks/ Very Low Birth Weight / Probable Sepsis/ Apnea of Prematurity/ Left Lung Collapse/Anaemia of Prematurity / PDA/Perinatal Depression and treated at Chengalpet Medical College.
Poor infant had multiple complexions and suffered a lot to survive, hence Dr. Sathya - Head of Department of Paediatrics had decided to shift the child to any private hospital to give best treatment to save her life. But the parents were unable to afford the treatment cost since they economically backward. Mr. Athikesavan father of the child works as a house keeper in a private concern and his earning is very low. So he was helpless to afford the treatment cost.Dr Sathya had approached Ekam Foundation and requested to extend our financial support to save this child's life.
Ekam Foundation Helpline team immediately went through the process to shift the child with Ambulance which is fully equipped with life saving materials. Baby of Chitra shifted on 14/05/2018 to Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre and admitted to Newborn Intensive Care Unit and undergone the best treatment for the period of 30 days, she got discharged
Now she is healthy and living happy with her family.
Ekam Foundation paid all the expenses incurred during this child's treatment and save her life.
No child should be denied the right to healthcare, under any circumstance
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| Expected total number of beneficiaries in this program for FY18-19 | 1500 |
| Number of beneficiaries/ benefits provided in this program this year | 13000 |
