MEDICAL (High Cost Medical Aid)

A Man Date with Destiny ! Ibrahim Ansari*, serving as office-in-charge in a private firm, living in one room tenement in a slum near Mahim Fort felt the ground slip under him when a surgeon in a reputed private hospital told him that his 6 month old son, Master Adnan needed a major corrective surgery to correct a congenital defect in his little heart. The cost Rs. 3.0 lakhs!.Ibrahim world spun around him and in the ensuing dizziness he could hardly think.

How could he on a monthly salary of Rs. 3000/- manage this titanic task of getting his beloved Adnan back to normal health?

The first ray of hope emanated from his employer who volunteered to pay Rs. 50,000/-

Some one in Mahim suggested that he should approach MESCO, an organization which helps such cases. 11th July 1999, is a date he will remember for his entire life. Not only he got assistance of Rs. 25,000/- but he was also guided to various other trusts and individuals who helped him handsomely.

Little Adnan lay on the operating table of another reputed private hospital and was operated by a surgeon with a kind heart (he had waived his operation fees) and little Adnan tiny heart was repaired.

Now little Adnan can enjoy his life to the fullest because he was guided to various organizations by MESCO. It was Providence at work !

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NEVER LOOSE HOPE

The dark clouds peeped through the bright sky on the Khadilkars.

The only surviving child, Master Tanmay aged 3 years was diagnosed to be a case of Congenital Heart Disease. The couple, Mrs. Samira a housewife and Mr. Sitaram Khadilkar, had lost 3 children due to miscarriage syndrome.

According to the cardiologist at H. N. Hospital, Tanmay only chance of survival was an Intra Cardiac Repair surgery. The cost of surgery was Rs. 65,000/-. The couple could not afford the expense as Mr. Khadilkar was the only earning member, working in a garment manufacturing unit on a salary of Rs. 2500/- p.m.

The Khadilkars approached MESCO with tears rolling down their eyes. The case was investigated as per the organizations rules and was found to be suitable and deserved help.

This case was advertised by MESCO in Mid-day on behalf of the Khadilkars. Tanmay was lucky. His parents prayers were heard. Mumbaikars responded positively to the advertisement.

Tanmay was successfully operated on 2nd August, 1999 at H. N. Hospital. Today Tanmay is in Nursery and sings Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Tanmay himself is the twinkling star of the eyes of Aai and Baba.

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Health is Wealth

Mr. Vikram*, originally hailing from Haryana and now settled in Dombivli, was a student of Std. XI Science. Due to illness, he could not cope with his studies. Hence his performance level was not up to the mark.

His father approached various local doctors, for his treatment. As per the guidance of his family doctor, he approached a cardiologist at P. D. Hinduja Hospital where he advised to undergo a thorough medical check-up.

On investigation, he was found to be a case of Aortic regurgitation, which needed Aortic Valve Replacement. The total cost of the surgery worked out to Rs. 1,50,000/-, which was beyond his father capacity. As his family consisted of 6 members of which he was the only earning member, working in an industrial unit on a salary of Rs. 2000/-. Someone from his friend circle suggested about the charitable trusts, (one of which was MESCO) providing medical assistance for the poor and needy. He applied to MESCO and was guided to other trusts as well. Due to his own efforts and help from several trusts, his need was fulfilled.

Vikram was operated. Now he is studying in F.Y.B.Sc. and in his first semester scored a first class. With the improvement in his health, his academic performance has improved.

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In the driving seat

Mr. Kasam Khan* aged 42 lived a reasonably carefree life as he was working as a driver at Saudi Arabia till he suddenly fell ill. He had to leave the job and return back to India. Various investigations were done at P. D. Hinduja Hospital, where he was diagnosed to be a case of END STAGE RENAL FAILURE. Whatever he had saved was exhausted in the investigation and treatment. After a few months, his family and himself became totally dependent on relatives.

He was on HEMODIALYSIS under a competent Nephrologist. The charge for one month dialysis worked out in the range of Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 15,000/-, which was quite high for him to bear. He approached various trusts including MESCO for aid. He was sanctioned three months dialysis cost from MESCO.

During the course of visits to MESCO, he was guided and counseled for KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SURGERY. Only due to his persistence, one of his relatives agreed to donate him his kidney. All his belongings were sold in the earlier treatment and once again he was in need of monetary help for surgery.

He again knocked MESCO door, with great hope. His case was reconsidered. He was once again assisted with a suitable amount towards Kidney Transplant. The surgery was successfully performed on 26th August, at the same hospital.

Today, even though he is on Anti Rejection Drugs, he is again working as a driver and able to support his family.