Manoj is a 7
year old boy. .He is an orphan who was born with HIV.because his mother had been infected by his father before Manoj was born. Both of his parents passed away due to full blown AIDS. His father was a daily wage earner.
After his father died his mother took care of both of her sons by working as daily wage earner. Sadly she also passed away 8 months after Manoj’s father.
After the death of both of his parents Manoj's elder brother took responsibility for Manoj.
Manoj frequently became ill with fevers, digestion disorders, colds and coughs. His brother took him to
doctor saying that for some months he is not well. From blood tests Manoj was found to be HIV positive.
. Manoj’s brother was doing a small job and looked after his brother and himself. Unfortunately he has lost his job and now it is very difficult for him to look after his little brother. Manoj's brother is still a teenager and cannot earn much money in any job.
Manoj was started on anti-retroviral treatment (ART) as soon as his status was confirmed but he is
very ill.
. Manoj’s brother was doing a small job and looked after his brother and himself. Unfortunately he has lost his job and now it is very difficult for him to look after his little brother. Manoj's brother is still a teenager and cannot earn much money in any job.
Manoj was started on anti-retroviral treatment (ART) as soon as his status was confirmed but he is
very ill.
One of our Outreach Workers noticed Manoj at the ART centre in the Government Hospital and learned about his circumstances. He brought the matter to the Director of
Brighter Future and with his brother's consent it was decided to admit Manoj immediately to our hospice for HIV children at Shanti Nivas.
The word from India is that the present condition of
Manoj is very bad. "He is very skinny due to lack of
nutrition, rest and proper care. He is very weak his present weight is only 15
kgs, His CD4 count is drastically decreased its only 190. He is now under observation and palliative care,"
Manoj is receiving nutrition and medical support from Brighter Future. He needs a protein rich carefully balanced diet because his body cannot respond to the very strong ART drugs in its present severely malnourished condition.
In the pickford Memorial Hospice Manoj is receiving palliataive care, but we hope and pray that he can recover enou
Manoj is receiving nutrition and medical support from Brighter Future. He needs a protein rich carefully balanced diet because his body cannot respond to the very strong ART drugs in its present severely malnourished condition.
In the pickford Memorial Hospice Manoj is receiving palliataive care, but we hope and pray that he can recover enou
